Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job Description At St Austell Brewery, we dont just make beer, we craft moments people remember. Our engineers are critical to making that happen, keeping a complex, fast-paced food and drink production site running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Join us and play a key role in keeping our brewery performing at its best - where engineering excellence meets craft and quality.About the roleAs a Food & Drink Manufacturing Engineer, youll work across brewing, packaging, and site utilities - maintaining and improving the systems that take our beers from raw ingredients to finished product. Deliver a strong PPM programme (target 80:20 planned vs reactive) Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively Maintain critical utilities (steam, CO, compressed air, water, refrigeration) Work safely using risk assessments, isolations, and permits Identify and resolve safety, quality, and hygiene non-conformances Support apprentice development and drive continuous improvement Participate in an on-call rotaAbout you A proactive, multi-skilled engineer who takes pride in high standards Strong team player with a forward thinking to problem solving Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement Confident communicator who can work across teams and shifts Takes ownership and leads by exampleExperienceExpected NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Engineering Experience in a food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing environment Proven fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems Experience with automated or high-speed production equipment Knowledge of utilities and site services Comfortable with CMMS systems and standard IT toolsDesirable BOAS and Confined Space trainingWhat we offer in return 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Company bonus scheme 30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs & Visitors Centre shop 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate Fantastic training & career development opportunities Pension Scheme 4% Employee and Employer. Can increase to 5% if required Cycle to work scheme Westfield Health cash plan Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc. Westfield Rewards Shopping rewardsAdditional InfoSt Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.Early applications are encouraged, as well review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies wont be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.Unauthorised use, reproduction, or scraping of this advertisement, including any company information or branding, by third-party or non-partner websites is strictly prohibited.We are not able to offer UK sponsorship for this role. For further information please email [email protected]

Created: 2026-04-04