At Taiko, we’re not just making sushi—we’re redefining fresh food.
From our roots as the UK’s first sushi manufacturer to supplying major retailers like Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, quality, and pace. Today, we’re part of a global food family spanning YO! restaurants, retail kiosks, and 3,700+ locations worldwide.
We’re now looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to help power our production and keep our operations running at their best.
About You:
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Multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical expertise and electrical knowledge
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Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
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Confident fault-finder with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
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Strong communicator with great teamwork and interpersonal skills
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Comfortable managing contractors and working across departments
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Health & Safety and basic Food Hygiene awareness
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Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
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Flexible to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
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Willing to work in varied environments (including freezer areas, boiler rooms, and at height)
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver strong plant performance through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance
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Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems
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Maintain and improve OEE, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability
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Carry out routine inspections and ensure minimal downtime across site
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Maintain machinery including motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes
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Support electrical systems, including panels, controls, and sensors
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Work with PLCs and HMIs to troubleshoot and enhance automation
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Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
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Conduct audits, inspections and safely remove defective equipment where needed
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Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems (e.g. Shire/Pirana)
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Work collaboratively across shifts and manage on-site contractors
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Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste (time, materials, resources)
We're proud to offer:
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Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
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Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
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Discretionary Life Assurance
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Discretionary Income Protection
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Group Personal Pension
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Private Medical Cash Plan
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Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
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50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
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Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
