Engineer
Added 22 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 33% sure that is the right code. Princes Group is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Princes Group what the duties actually are.
About the role
Role Description
Princes Erith is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the site on a permanent basis. As the UK’s largest producer of retail oils, our Erith site supplies over 100 million litres annually making it the hub of our cooking oil operations. We are looking for someone with an Electrical Bias (70%) and a Mechanical background (30%) with experience of Siemens PLC.
Why Princes?
The Engineering department are passionate about putting the theory you learn on courses etc into practice and giving you the autonomy to grow and develop your Engineering career. You may get the opportunity to take on exciting projects and put your knowledge into problem solving for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.
Shift Pattern
This is a rotating 3-Week pattern, working Monday to Friday and 1 in 3 Sundays.
Week 1: Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:15, Friday 06:00 - 13:30
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:14, Friday 12:30 - 20:00
Week 3: Sunday 22:45 - 6:15, Monday - Thursday 22:00 - 06:15
This pattern is great for work life balance and a long weekend after Week 3.
Job Role
To execute the site professional maintenance (PrM) strategy which includes planned preventative, reactive, condition based and time based maintenance to high speed production lines, process plant and all associated services & utilities that exist on the site at Erith Edible Oils Ltd. The role includes continuous improvement activities and project works as required.
Key Attributes within Role
Princes Erith is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the site on a permanent basis. As the UK’s largest producer of retail oils, our Erith site supplies over 100 million litres annually making it the hub of our cooking oil operations. We are looking for someone with an Electrical Bias (70%) and a Mechanical background (30%) with experience of Siemens PLC.
Why Princes?
The Engineering department are passionate about putting the theory you learn on courses etc into practice and giving you the autonomy to grow and develop your Engineering career. You may get the opportunity to take on exciting projects and put your knowledge into problem solving for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.
Shift Pattern
This is a rotating 3-Week pattern, working Monday to Friday and 1 in 3 Sundays.
Week 1: Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:15, Friday 06:00 - 13:30
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:14, Friday 12:30 - 20:00
Week 3: Sunday 22:45 - 6:15, Monday - Thursday 22:00 - 06:15
This pattern is great for work life balance and a long weekend after Week 3.
Job Role
To execute the site professional maintenance (PrM) strategy which includes planned preventative, reactive, condition based and time based maintenance to high speed production lines, process plant and all associated services & utilities that exist on the site at Erith Edible Oils Ltd. The role includes continuous improvement activities and project works as required.
Key Attributes within Role
- Able to work a 3-shift pattern as per terms and conditions.
- Demonstrably competent in modern industrial electrics and electronics.
- Proficient in fault finding PLC’s (preferably Siemens S7), HMI’s and industrial networks.
- Able to perform mechanical maintenance tasks to a good standard.
- Proactive, flexible, self starter with excellent communication skills and a drive toward engineering excellence.
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- 25 days annual leave
- 14.5% Pension - 5% Employee Opt In, 9.5% Employer Contribution
- Flexible holidays - the option to buy 5 additional days
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Critical Illness Cover
- Engineering maintenance of PET bottling production lines, process plant and all services / utilities associated to site as required to ensure production plans are met on time in full.
- Focussed improvements of production line equipment in order to improve reliability, efficiency and cost.
- Contribute towards major capital projects as part of the early equipment management process.
- Complete delegated minor project works as required.
- Carry out all duties in a safe, professional and responsible manner giving due consideration to environmental & quality procedures.
- Attend and contribute to short interval control and other standard operational meetings as required.
- Record all maintenance activities in SAP in an accurate and timely manner.
- Operate within the permit to work system and lockout procedure as well as issue permits to contractors for service works and manage them safely.
- Comply with all food safety systems such as HACCP and good manufacturing process.
- Be proficient in the Princes Management System where it relates to engineering i.e., Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Professional Maintenance (PrM).
- Comply with critical engineering stores management procedures and complete stock counts as required.
- Maintain personal skill set and personal development on a continual basis within the MEOSI framework.
- Relevant City and Guilds, ONC/HNC or higher.
- Time served apprenticeship training program completed.
- 18th Edition and recognised automation training.
- Experienced maintainer of FMCG equipment, food industry preferable.
Location Erith
Business Area Edible Oils Limited
Workplace Type Onsite
About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.
Role Requirements
- Relevant City and Guilds, ONC/HNC or higher.
- Time served apprenticeship training program completed.
- 18th Edition and recognised automation training.
- Experienced maintainer of FMCG equipment, food industry preferable.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sampleSOC 3113
- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.