Position Title:Manufacturing Technician
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40478
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
With automation on the rise it’s important we remain ahead in our manufacturing operations. Our Manufacturing Technicians are at the sharp end of this, overseeing the plant assets. It’s their job to make quick-thinking choices to ensure our plant is always running with limited (or no) breakdowns.
This role is a hybrid role between Engineering and Operations. You work with both teams to ensure efficient running of the assets, ensuring optimum plant efficiency to deliver the quality and quantity to make us one of the UK’s favourite food products.
We are go-getters with big plans. And whilst we expect machines will break down once in a while, we believe prevention is better than the cure. We want you at the forefront of our plants, knowing how our machines are running and help us come up with new and improved ways of doing it faster and better, which is why continuous improvement and reliability will pay a huge part in your role.
We have opportunities across packing, recieving (goods-in) and our waste water treatment. Please specify at application your preference, if any!
Shift Pattern.
This is a days based role, working 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What you’ll need to be successful.
If you’re applying to our Manufacturing Technician role then you’ll already be a qualified Engineer doing a similar job, so we don’t want to point out the obvious. But as well as being a qualified Engineer you will also need to be someone who collaborates and inspires our teams to always strive for a smooth operation - and your ability to bring people along with you is exactly what we’re looking for.
You’ll already know the importance of health and safety and hygiene. And you’ll know it’s vital that you record machine efficiencies relating to Quality, Delivery and Cost, and it will be second nature that you’re a problem solver.
We’re looking for Multi-Skilled Engineers with strong electrical and mechanical skills.
And as well as a love of chips, our ideal candidate will also have….
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The following relevant engineering qualifications (or equivalent):
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NVQ 3 / BTEC 3 in related Engineering discipline – mandatory of one or the other
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Time served apprenticeship - essential
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HNC or equivalent – desirable
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Knowledge of SCADA or similar systems and some PLC knowledge
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Experience in fault finding
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Ability to steer continuous improvement activity in a similar role
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The ability to work under pressure and at speed
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Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
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IOSH/NEBOSH certificate – desirable
Benefits.
Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. Our engineering salaries are competitive within the local area, which we can share with you once you have applied. You’ll also get some pretty good benefits including:
- An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
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Medicash Optional health cash plan – makes everyday healthcare affordable by letting you claim cash back on routine treatments like dental check-ups, eye tests, and physiotherapy. It also provides 24/7 virtual GP access and mental health support, keeping you and your family covered from just a few pounds a month.
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Cycle to work scheme
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TELUS health wellbeing – which includes lots of corporate discounts
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‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe
And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.
About the team.
You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If you’ve spotted our three wind turbines, then you’ll know where we are! With about 400 employees on site, we’re one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.
Interview Process.
First stage = virtual screening call with Hiring Manager-
Second stage = on site 1:1 interview, technical assessment and plant tour
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey
Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd
