Join the Home of Primula Cheese
Primula Ltd, part of the Kavli Group, is a well-established food manufacturing organisation based in Team Valley, Gateshead. With a strong heritage and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, we are proud of the products we produce and the people who make it happen.
We are currently seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment.
Shift Pattern – 3 Shift Rotation
- Early Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Back Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Night Shift: Sunday – Friday, 10:00pm – 6:00am
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Lead Technician / Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving all machinery, services, and facilities across our Gateshead site to maximise productivity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Recording maintenance work within the M3 PPM system
- Supporting root cause analysis and implementing improvements
- Maintaining electrical systems in line with current legislation
- Completing permits and risk assessments and ensuring safe handback to production
- Managing spare parts usage and stock control
- Assisting with installation, modification, and improvement of machinery and building services
- Working closely with Production to support daily output targets
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a practical, proactive problem solver with a flexible attitude and a strong team ethic.
Essential Qualifications:
- Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
- Experience within a manufacturing or factory environment
- Familiarity with PLCs, inverters, servo and DC drives, and instrumentation
- Strong problem-solving ability and organisational skills
- Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
- Flexible attitude towards shift work and overtime
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety
Desirable:
- Engineering apprenticeship, BTEC or HNC
- 18th Edition
- 2394-01 Verification & Testing
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Steam boilers and systems knowledge
- M3 system experience
- IOSH or other H&S qualification
- Food Hygiene qualification
Why Join Primula?
- Competitive salary plus shift allowance
- Equivalent of 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, well-established manufacturing business
- Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
If you are a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity within a respected and forward-thinking food manufacturer, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- engineering: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
