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Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!\nWe’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.\nAll of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.\n As our Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer, your engineering expertise will be the backbone of our daily production process. 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You will also proudly represent the Engineering function during daily site team huddles\n Continuous Improvement (CI): Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA methodologies to diagnose, isolate, and completely eliminate repeatable faults, sharing your findings openly across our wider engineering network\nSupply Chain & Mentorship: Liaise directly with external suppliers to procure components and ensure correct technical specifications. On-site, you will mentor and develop our Engineering Support Operatives to build future talent\nWhat you’ll bring:\nLeadership Experience: Proven experience leading, developing, and inspiring engineering teams in a fast-paced environment\nSystems Fluency: Demonstrable hands-on experience working with CMMS platforms and digital parts-ordering workflows\nAnalytical Problem Solving: A logical approach to data analysis, allowing you to diagnose engineering issues, trace root causes, and optimize asset performance\nExcellent Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering and daily factory operations\n Technical Rigor: Incredible attention to detail, a strong composure when working toward tight deadlines, and high digital literacy (particularly across Google Suite)\n Interview Process\nCall with a Talent Acquisition Partner\nFirst stage interview with Hiring Manager\nFinal stage interview\nGousto is for everyone: Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. 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