Mechanical Technician - #148177

Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our plant engineering function in Billingham.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Utilising your existing skills to install, modify, commission, inspect and maintain assets across the plant to appropriate standards, you will do so whilst considering the safety, quality and cost parameters to achieve long-term equipment integrity and reliability.

You will perform these duties in compliance with Quorn corporate and Environmental, Health & Safety policies, coordinating maintenance work on the plant by adherence to our safe systems of work and procedures such as risk assessment, permit to work authorisation etc.

The role will be a day shift role, across a 37.5 hour working week.

What Experience You'll Need To Have

• Demonstrable background in a similar role within the FMCG, manufacturing or chemical industries
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance
• Be a team player with the drive to succeed with effective communication skills and an ability to develop winning relationships
• A curiosity and aptitude for problem solving as part of continuous improvement
• A self-starter committed to further self-development
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

The Recruitment Process

Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Our process will involve:

1st Stage - 45 mins/1 hour on-site interview to discuss CV and role related competencies

2nd Stage - if required, plant tour and practically based, role related tasks

If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.

What You'll Get In Return

• A Competitive Salary
• Excellent Annual Leave Allowance
• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
• Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
• Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.

We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.