Cedars Maltings, , Stowmarket, United Kingdom, IP14 2AG
Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Full-time
Job ID:
249615
Published date:
23/03/2026
Summary
Department: Manufacturing
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 42 hours per week. Panama Shifts
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary: £53,386 per annum
We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.
The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Company profit based bonus
- Company pension contribution at 5%
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
- 24 hour welfare help support line
- Life assurance
- Flexible working arrangement
- On-site parking
Principle Responsibilities:
- To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
- To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
- To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
- To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times
The Candidate:
- A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
- Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
- Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
- Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
- Ideally from a food manufacturing background
- Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.
Hours of Work:
- Average 42 hours per week
- 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.
Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader