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Spanish Speaking Technical Manager Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire (with UK & overseas travel) We are working with a grower-owned fresh produce business where quality, transparency and long-term partnerships are its core. They are looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of technical, food safety and quality compliance across its imported fresh produce supply into UK retailers. THE ROLE – WHAT YOU’LL REALLY BE DOING This is a hands-on, end-to-end technical role with real influence. You’ll be the technical lead for all imported produce into the UK, acting as the primary contact for retailers, suppliers and third-party packhouses — ensuring everything is safe, legal, compliant and commercially fit for market. If you enjoy supplier engagement, audits, retailer standards and rolling your sleeves up to solve quality issues, this role will suit you perfectly. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee food safety and quality for all imported fresh produce, • Ensure compliance with UK legislation and retailer codes of practice, • Maintain full traceability across suppliers and third-party packhouses, • Communicate changes in legislation, specifications and customer requirements, • Manage supplier approval, due diligence and compliance documentation, • Review and support supplier internal audits, • Provide technical support to third-party packing operations, • Approve packaging, traceability systems and customer requirements, • Conduct on-site quality inspections where required, • Support quality service providers and operational teams WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR You’ll likely be: • A Technical or Quality Manager in fresh produce or food supply, • Experienced with UK retailer standards and imported produce, • Confident managing supplier approval, audits and due diligence, • Familiar with Sedex and ethical audit platforms, • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple customer systems, • Happy to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas, • Spanish speaking is a must have If you’re a commercially aware Spanish speaking Technical Manager who enjoys being close to the product, the growers and the customer, this is one worth exploring. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530

Senior Automation Engineer Location: Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive salary depending on experience If a food factory's production line is running reliably six months after handover because the integration was done correctly and the documentation was complete, that is your standard. You develop, support and own the technical quality of automation systems that run in UK food factories. You are the technical authority on your work. You follow controlled processes, maintain accurate configuration records, and take ownership of issues through to full resolution. The work spans PLC controls, SCADA, HMI systems, MES integration, industrial networking and OT/IT architecture. You will act as a Level 3 escalation resource for complex automation support tickets. You will need to diagnose problems methodically under pressure and communicate clearly with both engineering teams and customer operations staff. If you have proven experience developing and supporting industrial automation systems and you want a role where getting it right matters, where process, precision and accountability are valued, this role is built for that. What this role actually looks like The work moves between development, support escalation and project delivery. Some periods are desk-based: programming, documenting, reviewing architectures and maintaining configuration control. Others require you to be on site at a customer facility, working through a commissioning phase or resolving a live production incident. On development and project work, you configure and support PLC, SCADA, MES and integration solutions across customer environments. You ensure all changes follow controlled processes and documented procedures. You maintain version management across automation platforms and contribute to the standardisation of engineering practices across OAL's project and support contracts. On escalation and support, you act as the Level 3 resource for complex automation and OT/IT incidents. You take ownership of high-impact issues through to full resolution, provide structured root cause analysis and corrective action reports, and maintain clear escalation pathways. You make sure SLA response and resolution targets are met. A typical week depends on where your projects and support contracts sit in the cycle. During development phases you will be at OAL's Peterborough base, configuring systems and running tests. During deployment or go-live phases you will be at customer sites leading commissioning or resolving issues. Between projects you will be involved in architecture reviews, knowledge base development and SOP improvement. Your skills probably already fit This role suits engineers who have built, supported and improved industrial automation systems in structured environments. If you have acted as a senior technical resource, worked to defined procedures and SLAs, and taken ownership of complex incidents, you already have the core of what we need. Relevant technical experience includes: • PLC and industrial controls: Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi or equivalent — programming, commissioning, fault-finding, • SCADA and HMI: iFix, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware or similar platforms, • Systems integration: getting multiple technologies to work together reliably on a production line, • Industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, MQTT, fieldbus and integration principles, • OT/IT infrastructure: Windows Server, SQL Server, industrial networking, VMware or VEEAM, • Edge technologies: Node-RED, RevPi or similar (desirable) Engineers who do well in this role at OAL have typically come from systems integrators, automation suppliers, managed service or support environments, or manufacturing engineering roles where they owned the technical quality of what they delivered. You do not need food manufacturing experience. The engineering is transferable. You will learn the specifics of food production environments through project delivery and customer support work. What you should expect from us, and what we expect from you We will be direct about this, because it helps both sides. You are accountable for technical accuracy. Whether you are writing a SCADA configuration, responding to an escalation or supporting a go-live, the quality and correctness of your work is your responsibility. We will support you with clear processes, good tooling and experienced colleagues. The work is methodical. You will follow documented procedures, maintain version control, produce structured reports and communicate to a defined standard. Engineers who find structure useful rather than frustrating thrive here. This is not a role where informal or undocumented work is acceptable. Escalation periods require calm under pressure. When a production line is down and the customer is waiting, you need to diagnose, decide and act clearly. We need engineers who work through problems systematically, even when the stakes are high. Standards are high. OAL delivers automation systems that run 24/7. The work you do — the configurations you maintain, the documentation you produce, the decisions you make under pressure — directly affects whether a customer's line stays running. Travel is part of the role. Customer sites are across the UK. Deployment and commissioning phases require time on site. We ask for flexibility around this and we are realistic about planning it. In return, you get: • A role with clear scope, defined responsibilities and the tools to do the job properly, • Exposure to a wide range of automation technologies: PLC, SCADA, MES, networking, OT/IT integration, • Variety across different customers, sites and technologies, • A team of engineers who take quality seriously, • The satisfaction of knowing the systems you support are genuinely reliable because of how carefully you work, • Progression based on what you deliver, not how long you have been here What we are looking for • Proven experience developing and supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI systems, • Strong knowledge of at least one major automation platform (Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi), • Experience working within structured support or managed service environments, • Experience acting as a senior escalation point for complex automation or OT/IT incidents, • Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and integration principles, • Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings, • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical documentation skills, • Comfortable working to defined procedures and service level agreements, • Full UK driving licence, • Willing to travel and stay away from home when projects require it Experience in food manufacturing is not required. If you have the automation engineering and support skills, we will help you apply them in this sector. The mission you are contributing to OAL automates UK food manufacturing. Food factories face labour shortages, tightening compliance requirements and pressure on costs. The systems you develop and support directly address those problems. You will work on packaging verification systems that prevent product recalls, robotic cells that replace repetitive manual work, and vision systems that catch errors human inspection cannot sustain. These systems run on live production lines across the UK. You will build them, commission them, support them and make sure they keep running long after the project closes. Interested? Click on “APPLY” today! We do not need a long cover letter. Tell us what systems you have worked on, what platforms you are comfortable with, and what interests you about this role.

There are two roles available: Monday to Friday | 4pm-1am | £54700 & Days | 5am - 5pm | 2-2-3 Panama Pattern Week 1: Mon, Tue, 3 off, Fri, Sat, Sun Week 2: 2 off, Wed, Thu, 3 off £52,600 + development + industry benefits Location: Eye, IP23 Looking for a role with proper work/life balance and a team that actually invests in its engineers? This is aday-shiftin awell-established food manufacturing siteproducing high-volume, high-quality chilled products for major UK retailers. The site has been operating for decades, is financially stable, and is now pushing major upgrades across machinery, automation and site-wide performance. The role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, youll be part of a tight-knit engineering team keeping a busy food factory running smoothly. Youll split your time between: * Reactive breakdown workacross production, packaging and utilities * Planned and preventative maintenanceto reduce downtime * Supportingmachinery upgrades, line improvements and new equipment installs * Ensuringhygiene, quality and safety standardsare met at all times * Drivingcontinuous improvementacross the plant Its a role for someone who likes getting stuck in, solving problems fast and seeing the impact of their work on output. What you need * Apprentice trained (Electrical or Mechanical) * NVQ3 / ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline * Food, FMCG, automotive or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience * Strong understanding of CI tools, TPM and modern maintenance practices * Confident working with safe systems of work: LOTO, PUWER, permits * Good GMP awareness and a positive, hands-on approach What you get * Clear development pathwaywithin engineering * Benefits & recognition hub with strong retail discounts * A stable, supportive environment with long-term prospects JTRA1_UKTJ

Maintenance Engineer Up to £55,000 + Extended Holidays + Pension + Company Discounts 10 or 12 Hour Shifts Available - Days or Lates Diss, Norfolk If you're a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys the challenges of being trusted as the technical lead on shift, hands-on fault-finding, and working in fast-paced production environments, this role in Diss is worth a look as your next step. We're recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established FMCG / food manufacturing site in Diss, Norfolk. This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering days or lates shifts. The Maintenance Engineer Role • Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines, • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on FMCG machinery, • PLC fault diagnosis and basic modifications, • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects, • Maintaining food safety, GMP, BRC, and H&S standards, • Maintenance experience within FMCG, food, or abattoir sectors, • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering, • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability, • Salary up to £55,000<...

Maintenance Engineer Up to £55,000 + Extended Holidays + Pension + Company Discounts 10 or 12 Hour Shifts Available - Days or Lates Diss, Norfolk If you're a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys the challenges of being trusted as the technical lead on shift, hands-on fault-finding, and working in fast-paced production environments, this role in Diss is worth a look as your next step. We're recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established FMCG / food manufacturing site in Diss, Norfolk. This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering days or lates shifts. The Maintenance Engineer Role • Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines, • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on FMCG machinery, • PLC fault diagnosis and basic modifications, • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects, • Maintaining food safety, GMP, BRC, and H&S standards, • Maintenance experience within FMCG, food, or abattoir sectors, • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering, • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability, • Salary up to £55,000, • Choice of Days or Lates shifts available, • 10 or 12-hour shifts available, • Long-term stability in FMCG manufacturing Apply now or contact Romario McLeod to discuss this opportunity and other engineering roles in the Suffolk and Norfolk area. JTRA1_UKTJ

We want to recruit an experienced International Field Service Engineer with experience of working on packaging and / or filling machinery which is used in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical markets. This is a global role involving spending up to 50% of your time travelling and working abroad, usually one week trips in Europe and Worldwide. You will be factory based in Bedford when not overseas. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 BENEFITS: · Overtime to earn circa £10,000 · ALL travel expenses covered when abroad or in the UK LOCATION: Factory based - Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Peterborough, Luton, Huntingdon JOB DESCRIPTION: International Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - manufacturer, machinery This International Service Engineer role involves the repair, refurbishment, upgrades and modification of installed machinery, and the installation and commissioning of new machinery. You will be working on standard and bespoke packaging and filling machinery used in the food, pharmaceutical & chemical markets. Factory based when not working abroad and therefore commutable to Bedford. Overtime is paid door to door over 39 hours per week with very occasional weekend work. PERSON SPECIFICATION: International Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - manufacturer, machinery &n...

Technical Sales Engineer - Packaging Machinery UK Wide | Field Based | Extensive Travel Required Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Company Car / Car Allowance We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Technical Sales Engineer to join a well-established and innovative packaging solutions provider, recognised for delivering high-quality vertical packaging systems into the food and produce sectors. This is a high-impact, autonomous role focused on driving UK market share, developing OEM partnerships, and expanding product penetration within an already strong customer base. The Opportunity You will take ownership of the UK territory, leading business development initiatives and building long-term strategic relationships across the produce and food packing industry. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping sales strategy and contributing to the continued growth of a respected and technically advanced organisation. The business is known for its expertise in vertical form-fill-seal packaging technology, providing efficient, reliable, and high-performance machinery tailored to high-volume food production environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute structured sales strategies across the UK market Drive new business acquisition within the produce and food packing sector Identify and secure new OEM partnerships Introduce new products and solutions into existing acc...

Production Line Supervisor (Food/ Packaging) £14.32p/h + Overtime +Training & Development + Extensive Progression +Holiday +Pension 4 on 4 off ( DAY SHIFT ONLY ) Bilsthorpe - Newark, Nottinghamshire (Commutable from - Newark, Bilsthorpe, Coddington, Winthorpe, Farndon, Kelham) Are you a Production Line Supervisor aspiring to work for an industry leader within the food sector in a role that offers a fantastic work life balance, alongside training & development, extensive long term career progression & overtime to increase earnings? Do you want to work for a successful company who are continually expanding whilst retaining a family feel and who offer continued development & long-term progression opportunities for their dedicated employees? This well-established, family run company have built a fantastic reputation over the years and have a loyal client base throughout the UK. They pride themselves on having strong sustainability & environmental values and strive to reach their goals with innovative ideas and collaboration across their passionate teams. Due to continued expansion they are looking for Production Line Supervisors to join their teams in a 4 on 4 off days-based role offering a great work life balance! In this role you will be hands on working on the production line, alongside supervising a team of 10-15 people and will support the Production Team Leaders, Supervisors & Managers in the day to day running of b...

We want to recruit an experienced International Field Service Engineer with experience of working on packaging and / or filling machinery which is used in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical markets. This is a global role involving spending up to 50% of your time travelling and working abroad, usually one week trips in Europe and Worldwide. You will be factory based in Bedford when not overseas. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 BENEFITS:· Overtime to earn circa £10,000 · ALL travel expenses covered when abroad or in the UK LOCATION: Factory based - Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Peterborough, Luton, Huntingdon JOB DESCRIPTION: International Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - manufacturer, machinery This International Service Engineer role involves the repair, refurbishment, upgrades and modification of installed machinery, and the installation and commissioning of new machinery. You will be working on standard and bespoke packaging and filling machinery used in the food, pharmaceutical & chemical markets. Factory based when not working abroad and therefore commutable to Bedford. Overtime is paid door to door over 39 hours per week with very occasional weekend work. PERSON SPECIFICATION: International Service Engineer, Maintenance Eng...

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Wisbech Salary: £43,000 -£44,000 Shift: Days - 8:00am-5:00pm (9-hour shifts) Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer operating highly automated production and packaging equipment. This is a day-based position within a close-knit and high-performing engineering team. The business invests heavily in its people and technology, offering engineers autonomy, project exposure and the chance to work on continuous improvement initiatives including robotics projects. The successful Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving production machinery and site services, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown activities across the site. This is a business where Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers are trusted to self-organise - you will not be micromanaged and will be expected to take ownership of your work. Sector - FMCG Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer • Multi Skilled Maintenance Experience within a manufacturing environment., • Engineering Qualification, • Hands-on experience with both pre-planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance, • Experience maintaining automated machinery, • Food manufacturing experience, • Experience supporting robotics projects, • PLC fault finding experience, • Salary up to £44,000, • Working for a stable, growing FMCG manufacturer, • Day-based shift pattern, • Exposure to project and continuous improvement work, • Supportive and high-performing engineering team, • No holidays can be taken in December due to peak production (apart from Christmas Day), • The team is close-knit, high energy and passionate about driving and maintaining engineering standards. For further details contact Savannah Wells at Pioneer Selection - / As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details. JBRP1_UKTJ

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Food Manufacturing |Peterborough Salary: £46,000 £52,000 per annum + Overtime + Benefits Shift Pattern: Flexible (Days / Double Days / Nights Site Dependent) Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Automated Production The Role Opportunity within a modern food production facility serving UK-wide customers. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a high-volume, fast-paced food production environment, supplying major UK retailers. You will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving automated production and packaging machinery to ensure maximum uptime and food safety compliance. Key Responsibilities * Electrical fault-finding on automated food production machinery * Working with PLC-controlled systems (Siemens / Allen Bradley preferred) * Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines * Minimising downtime in a high-output FMCG environment * Supporting hygiene, food safety, and audit standards (BRC, GMP) * Assisting with machinery upgrades and installations * Promoting a strong health & safety culture About You You will be an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with: * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) * Proven experience in food manufacturing / FMCG / high-speed production * Strong electrical fault-finding ability * Comfortable working flexible shift patterns * A proactive, reliable approach to maintenance Desirable (Not Essential): * Multi-skilled (basic mechanical skills) * Experience with BRC / GMP environments * TPM / Continuous Improvement exposure Whats on Offer * £46,000 £52,000 basic salary * Flexible shift patterns to suit lifestyle * Paid overtime at enhanced rates * Secure role with a national food manufacturer * Ongoing training and development * Clear progression opportunities * Pension, holidays, and additional benefits Why Apply? * Join a growing, multi-site food manufacturer * Strong investment in engineering and automation * Supportive leadership team * Long-term career security * Opportunity to move across sites as you progress If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with food manufacturing experience looking for a secure, well-paid role with flexibility, apply today. All applications are handled confidentially. JBRP1_UKTJ

Project Engineer Location: Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | Up to £60k depending on experience You own the project. From first build at OAL to a system running in production at a customer site. This is a senior engineering role. You are responsible for delivering complete automation and robotics projects: pre-building and testing systems at OAL's Peterborough facility, deploying them at customer sites across the UK, and making sure they work reliably in live production. You are the lead engineer on your projects. You manage the technical delivery, coordinate the engineering team around you, act as the primary point of contact for the customer on site, and take ownership of the outcome. If a system is running well in a food factory six months after handover, that is your project. You will work across machine vision, PLC controls, industrial robotics and SCADA systems. You will manage project budgets and timelines. You will need to make technical decisions under pressure and communicate clearly with both engineers and factory operations teams. If you have five or more years of experience delivering automation or systems integration projects and you want to own the full lifecycle rather than just a piece of it, this role is built for that. What this role actually looks like Every project follows a cycle: design, pre-build and test at OAL, site installation, live commissioning, go-live support and customer handover. As Project Engineer, you are responsible for the full delivery. Your work starts during the design phase and does not finish until the customer is running the system independently. At OAL's Peterborough facility, you oversee the pre-build and testing of systems before they leave the building. You work with commissioning engineers, installation engineers and software engineers to assemble, wire, program and prove equipment in a controlled environment. You make sure the system meets specification and is ready for site before it ships. At customer sites across the UK, you lead the installation, commissioning and go-live. You are the primary point of contact for the customer's technical and operations teams. You manage the on-site engineering work, resolve issues as they come up, coordinate with OAL's Peterborough base when needed, and make sure the system is handed over properly with documentation and training complete. Day to day, you are responsible for: • Leading the technical delivery of automation and robotics projects from pre-build through to customer handover, • Overseeing pre-build, assembly and testing of systems at OAL's Peterborough facility, • Managing on-site installation, commissioning and go-live at customer factories, • Acting as the primary engineering contact for customers during project delivery, • Coordinating the work of commissioning engineers, installation engineers and software engineers on your projects, • Managing project budgets and timelines, keeping delivery on track, • Diagnosing and resolving technical issues, both during pre-build and on site, • Producing and maintaining project documentation for OAL and customer records, • Providing training to customer teams on systems and applications Your skills probably already fit This role suits experienced engineers who have delivered automation projects end to end. If you have led installations, managed customer relationships on site and taken ownership of technical outcomes, you already have the core of what we need. Relevant technical experience includes: • Machine vision: camera systems, inspection, verification, • PLC and industrial controls: programming, commissioning, fault-finding, • Robotics: industrial robots, safety systems, cell integration, • SCADA and HMI: Ignition, or similar platforms, • Systems integration: getting multiple technologies to work together reliably on a production line You do not need food manufacturing experience. The engineering is transferable. You will learn the specifics of food production environments during project delivery. What you should expect from us, and what we expect from you We will be direct about this, because it helps both sides. You own the delivery. This is not a role where you follow someone else's plan. You are accountable for the technical outcome of your projects, from pre-build quality through to customer satisfaction after handover. The work is hands-on, both at OAL and on site. You will spend time in OAL's workshop overseeing pre-builds and time at customer factories leading deployments. These are real production environments: chilled, ambient, high-care. Travel is part of the role. Customer sites are across the UK. Deployment phases require time on site, including overnight stays. We ask for flexibility around this, and we are realistic about planning it. The split between Peterborough and customer sites shifts through the year depending on the project pipeline. You will manage people and priorities. You coordinate the engineers working on your projects. You manage budgets and timelines. You make decisions when things do not go to plan. Go-live periods are pressurised. When a production line is scheduled to start, the system has to work. You will need to lead calmly and effectively when timelines are tight and the customer is watching. Standards are high. OAL delivers automation systems that run 24/7. The projects you deliver have to be reliable, documented and supportable long after handover. In return, you get: • Full ownership of projects from workshop to live production, • Variety across different customers, sites and technologies, • Exposure to the complete automation stack: vision, robotics, controls, SCADA, software, • A team of capable engineers who take the work seriously, • The satisfaction of seeing a system you built and delivered running reliably in a customer's factory, • Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, IT or a related discipline, • Five or more years of hands-on experience delivering automation or systems integration projects, • Proven ability to lead project delivery and manage customer relationships on site, • Comfortable working with PLC systems, Windows environments, networking and SQL databases, • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability across multiple technologies, • Able to manage project budgets and timelines, • Clear communicator who can work effectively with engineers, factory operations staff and senior customer stakeholders, • Full UK driving licence The mission you are contributing to OAL automates UK food manufacturing. Food factories face labour shortages, tightening compliance requirements and pressure on costs. The projects you deliver directly address those problems. You will deliver packaging verification systems that prevent product recalls, robotic cells that replace repetitive manual work, and vision systems that catch errors human inspection cannot sustain. These systems run on live production lines across the UK. You will build them at OAL, deploy them at customer sites, and see them operating in the factories long after handover. JBRP1_UKTJ

There are two roles available: Monday to Friday | 4pm-1am | £54700 & Days | 5am - 5pm | 2-2-3 Panama Pattern Week 1: Mon, Tue, 3 off, Fri, Sat, Sun Week 2: 2 off, Wed, Thu, 3 off £52,600 + development + industry benefits Location: Eye, IP23 Looking for a role with proper work/life balance and a team that actually invests in its engineers? This is a day-shift in a well-established food manufacturing site producing high-volume, high-quality chilled products for major UK retailers. The site has been operating for decades, is financially stable, and is now pushing major upgrades across machinery, automation and site-wide performance. The role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be part of a tight-knit engineering team keeping a busy food factory running smoothly. You’ll split your time between: * Reactive breakdown work across production, packaging and utilities * Planned and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime * Supporting machinery upgrades, line improvements and new equipment installs * Ensuring hygiene, quality and safety standards are met at all times * Driving continuous improvement across the plant It’s a role for someone who likes getting stuck in, solving problems fast and seeing the impact of their work on output. What you need * Apprentice trained (Electrical or Mechanical) ...

Senior Automation Engineer Location : Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive salary depending on experience If a food factory's production line is running reliably six months after handover because the integration was done correctly and the documentation was complete, that is your standard. You develop, support and own the technical quality of automation systems that run in UK food factories. You are the technical authority on your work. You follow controlled processes, maintain accurate configuration records, and take ownership of issues through to full resolution. The work spans PLC controls, SCADA, HMI systems, MES integration, industrial networking and OT/IT architecture. You will act as a Level 3 escalation resource for complex automation support tickets. You will need to diagnose problems methodically under pressure and communicate clearly with both engineering teams and customer operations staff. If you have proven experience developing and supporting industrial automation systems and you want a role where getting it right matters, where process, precision and accountability are valued, this role is built for that. What this role actually looks like The work moves between development, support escalation and project delivery. Some periods are desk-based: programming, documenting, reviewing architectures and maintaining configuration control. Others require you to be on site at a customer facility, working through a commissioning phase or resolving a live production incident. On development and project work, you configure and support PLC, SCADA, MES and integration solutions across customer environments. You ensure all changes follow controlled processes and documented procedures. You maintain version management across automation platforms and contribute to the standardisation of engineering practices across OAL's project and support contracts. On escalation and support, you act as the Level 3 resource for complex automation and OT/IT incidents. You take ownership of high-impact issues through to full resolution, provide structured root cause analysis and corrective action reports, and maintain clear escalation pathways. You make sure SLA response and resolution targets are met. A typical week depends on where your projects and support contracts sit in the cycle. During development phases you will be at OAL's Peterborough base, configuring systems and running tests. During deployment or go-live phases you will be at customer sites leading commissioning or resolving issues. Between projects you will be involved in architecture reviews, knowledge base development and SOP improvement. Your skills probably already fit This role suits engineers who have built, supported and improved industrial automation systems in structured environments. If you have acted as a senior technical resource, worked to defined procedures and SLAs, and taken ownership of complex incidents, you already have the core of what we need. Relevant technical experience includes: PLC and industrial controls: Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi or equivalent programming, commissioning, fault-finding SCADA and HMI: iFix, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware or similar platforms Systems integration: getting multiple technologies to work together reliably on a production line Industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, MQTT, fieldbus and integration principles OT/IT infrastructure: Windows Server, SQL Server, industrial networking, VMware or VEEAM Edge technologies: Node-RED, RevPi or similar (desirable) Engineers who do well in this role at OAL have typically come from systems integrators, automation suppliers, managed service or support environments, or manufacturing engineering roles where they owned the technical quality of what they delivered. You do not need food manufacturing experience. The engineering is transferable. You will learn the specifics of food production environments through project delivery and customer support work. What you should expect from us, and what we expect from you We will be direct about this, because it helps both sides. You are accountable for technical accuracy. Whether you are writing a SCADA configuration, responding to an escalation or supporting a go-live, the quality and correctness of your work is your responsibility. We will support you with clear processes, good tooling and experienced colleagues. The work is methodical . You will follow documented procedures, maintain version control, produce structured reports and communicate to a defined standard. Engineers who find structure useful rather than frustrating thrive here. This is not a role where informal or undocumented work is acceptable. Escalation periods require calm under pressure . When a production line is down and the customer is waiting, you need to diagnose, decide and act clearly. We need engineers who work through problems systematically, even when the stakes are high. Standards are high . OAL delivers automation systems that run 24/7. The work you do the configurations you maintain, the documentation you produce, the decisions you make under pressure directly affects whether a customer's line stays running. Travel is part of the role . Customer sites are across the UK. Deployment and commissioning phases require time on site. We ask for flexibility around this and we are realistic about planning it. In return, you get: A role with clear scope, defined responsibilities and the tools to do the job properly Exposure to a wide range of automation technologies: PLC, SCADA, MES, networking, OT/IT integration Variety across different customers, sites and technologies A team of engineers who take quality seriously The satisfaction of knowing the systems you support are genuinely reliable because of how carefully you work Progression based on what you deliver, not how long you have been here What we are looking for Proven experience developing and supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI systems Strong knowledge of at least one major automation platform (Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi) Experience working within structured support or managed service environments Experience acting as a senior escalation point for complex automation or OT/IT incidents Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and integration principles Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical documentation skills Comfortable working to defined procedures and service level agreements Full UK driving licence Willing to travel and stay away from home when projects require it Experience in food manufacturing is not required. If you have the automation engineering and support skills, we will help you apply them in this sector. The mission you are contributing to OAL automates UK food manufacturing. Food factories face labour shortages, tightening compliance requirements and pressure on costs. The systems you develop and support directly address those problems. You will work on packaging verification systems that prevent product recalls, robotic cells that replace repetitive manual work, and vision systems that catch errors human inspection cannot sustain. These systems run on live production lines across the UK. You will build them, commission them, support them and make sure they keep running long after the project closes. Interested Click on APPLY today! We do not need a long cover letter. Tell us what systems you have worked on, what platforms you are comfortable with, and what interests you about this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Sales Manager - Packaging Machinery UK Wide | Field Based | Extensive Travel Required Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Company Car / Car Allowance We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager or Sales Engineer to join a well-established and innovative packaging solutions provider, recognised for delivering high-quality vertical packaging systems into the food and produce sectors. This is a high-impact, autonomous role focused on driving UK market share, developing OEM partnerships, and expanding product penetration within an already strong customer base. The Opportunity You will take ownership of the UK territory, leading business development initiatives and building long-term strategic relationships across the produce and food packing industry. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping sales strategy and contributing to the continued growth of a respected and technically advanced organisation. The business is known for its expertise in vertical form-fill-seal packaging technology, providing efficient, reliable, and high-performance machinery tailored to high-volume food production environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute structured sales strategies across the UK market Drive new business acquisition within the produce and food packing sector Identify and secure new OEM partnerships Introduce new products and solutions into existing accounts Build and maintain long-term customer relationships at multiple levels Conduct market and competitor analysis to support commercial positioning Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts Contribute to wider business planning and growth strategy Operate in line with company KPIs and profitability targets About You Minimum 5 years experience in technical sales within packaging machinery/food packing market. Proven track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets Strong consultative, solution-led sales approach Technically competent, with the ability to communicate complex solutions clearly Commercially astute with a structured and proactive mindset Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, with occasional international travel What's on Offer £45,000 - £50,000 base salary Performance-related bonus Company car or car allowance High level of autonomy and ownership of UK territory Opportunity to work with advanced packaging technology Clear scope to influence growth strategy and progression within the businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Administrator to work within a manufacturing environment for a successful company based near Market Deeping, Peterborough. Main Duties will include: Review, update and maintain product specifications Conducting details reviews of food service specifications to ensure that they meet internal standards in terms of compliance and accuracy Maintaining the packaging database Ensuring stock levels are checked and kept updated Maintain clear records and documentationRequirements: Excellent communication skills Good attention to detail Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word & Excel) Ability to escalate issues Pro-active and excellent problem solving skills Understanding of food manufacturingHours are flexible but ideally Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. Hourly rate: £12.21-£14.00 per hour, depending on experience. For further information, please contact Lauren at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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