A bit about the role
As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer for a dual‑site operation – Rudie’s Kitchen, our Manufacturing Site and Ace’s Pantry, our UK Warehouse & Fulfilment Centre – you will have full accountability for the efficient up‑keep of all production, fulfilment and site services equipment.
Contract & Shift Information
This is a full‑time permanent contract, working a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation with a mixture of days, nights and some weekend working. Typical shifts are:
- 4 days on, 4 days off – 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts
- 5 days on, 5 days off – 3 day shifts, 2 night shifts
- 5 days on, 5 days off – 2 day shifts, 3 night shifts
In this role, you can expect to
- Partner with our production and fulfilment teams to ensure the full availability of people, knowledge, skills and equipment to keep us cooking (and to be able to cook more as we scale).
- Serve as an expert, guide and coach, demonstrating shift leadership during the day‑to‑day running of the Kitchen, advising and sharing a view of how we can operate during proactive and reactive requirements with the shift leadership team.
- Be the first point of contact to diagnose and fix plant issues, including site services.
- Own and drive the reliability of our machinery and react promptly and proactively to breakdown issues escalated across the entire Kitchen while on duty.
- Provide the final port of call for our teams in diagnosing reasons for the plant not running to Standard Operating Conditions and be the highest technical skill within the factory's day‑to‑day operation.
- Carry out root cause analysis of efficiency losses and significant breakdowns.
- Drive the continuous improvement plan for your area of ownership, working alongside the days‑based Engineering Team.
- Be a key part of the operations team through short‑interval control meetings, collaborating cross‑functionally and supporting Ops with coaching, SOP writing and technical training.
- Ensure a robust and informative handover to the oncoming shift to ensure activity continues cohesively.
A Bit About You
- Strong multi‑skilled engineering background, including completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
- Background with electrical bias and strong experience in electrical diagnostics.
- Qualified to HNC level in an engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an engineering or senior technician role.
- Supervisory experience and broad working knowledge of relevant safety legislation.
- Well‑practised planning, organisation and scheduling skills.
- Ability to coach and train, leading others by example.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage with shift operations teams.
- Proficiency with cloud‑based systems, ideally Google Suite.
- Approachable with good interpersonal skills, creative thinking and analytical skills.
What's In It For You
- 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days) + up to 5 additional holiday days per year of service.
- 39 hours of pre‑booked company‑support days for wellbeing and self‑care (≈5 days).
- An annual £500 budget for personal learning and development.
- Enhanced parental leave: 52 weeks maternity leave, inclusive of 26 weeks fully paid and 6 weeks fully paid paternity/secondary leave.
- Discounted private medical insurance with Vitality Healthcare.
- Discounted gym membership through MyGymDiscounts.
- Subsidised food from street‑food vans and daily pizza.
- Employee discount on Butternut Box.
- Free parking and electric‑car charging.
- Team socials and events.
EEO Statement
Butternut Box is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
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