Multi Skilled Engineer

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. 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!

We’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.

All 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.

Based within our Engineering Operations division and reporting directly to the Lead Multi Skilled Engineer, you will operate as part of the engineering team to complete planned preventative maintenance and breakdown support. You will play an active role in ensuring our production process achieves high levels of productivity by keeping machinery maintained across our production lines.

With a multi-skilled approach, you will support driving standards, embedding critical processes, and empowering team members to act as one team to achieve key operational results.

Core Responsibilities

• Completing all planned and reactive tasks necessary to support engineering operations to meet key performance indicators
• Utilising the Engineering activity planning system within CMMS to manage planned maintenance activities and stock control to maximise system availability
• Completing audits to ensure safety standards across all machines
• Working closely with operational teams to identify and resolve issues, either live or through continuous improvement work
• Representing the engineering function in site team huddles
• Applying Root Cause Analysis methodology to remove repeatable faults and sharing findings across the network
• Supporting contractor control management on site using Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout processes
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure correct specifications and component procurement
• Mentoring and developing Associate Engineers and Engineering Support Operatives

Who You Are

• Apprenticeship trained and electrically qualified, ideally with a multi-skilled engineering background
• Qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experienced in PLC fault finding
• Holding a working knowledge of health and safety standards with the ability to maintain them in a live operational environment
• Possessing a Hazard & Risk Assessment qualification, isolation and check for dead capability, or an understanding of dynamic risk assessment
• Understanding Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement processes
• Familiar with FMCG, food manufacturing, or automation systems such as box erectors, pallet wrappers, simple air systems, conveying equipment, PLC control principles, batch/process line flow concepts, warehouse automation, and pick-by-light systems
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Docs suite tools

• City & Guilds, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Electrical Qualification (Multi-skilled preferred)
• IOSH qualification (desirable)
• PUWER, LOLER, and Manual Handling training (desirable)

Gousto 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. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

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