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The role is responsible for maintaining plant availability, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.\nThe role is based in Beaminster, United Kingdom in an onsite capacity.\nThe Beaminster site is a key production facility within IFF's Cellulosic & Food Protection business. We manufacture a food preservative, E234 (Nisaplin), used in food protection and preservation, serving customers globally. The site runs continuous batch production processes, including fermentation, filtration, pH adjustment, waste treatment (MF & UF systems), and powder recovery operations.\nWhere you will make a difference\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive breakdowns across site equipment and utilities\nDiagnose faults and implement effective, timely repairs to minimize downtime\nSupport production teams in maintaining optimal plant performance and resolving operational issues\nEnsure all engineering work is carried out in line with site safety procedures, permit systems, and food safety requirements\nMaintain accurate maintenance records and documentation (CMMS, where applicable)\nSupport and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (reliability, efficiency, cost reduction)\nAssist with installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment or modifications (MOC process)\nEnsure compliance with regulatory and internal standards (HSE, GMP, environmental controls)\nWork collaboratively with Operations, Quality, and EHS teams\nSupport audits and inspections as required\nWhat makes you the right fit\nProven experience in an engineering/maintenance role within manufacturing (food, pharma, or similar highly regulated environment preferred)\nStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills (electrical and/or mechanical)\nGood understanding of PPM systems and maintenance best practices\nExperience working with pumps, valves, filtration systems (UF/MF), and process equipment is beneficial\nAwareness of food safety and hygiene standards (GMP)\nAbility to work independently and as part of a small team\nGood communication skills and a proactive, “can-do” attitude\nEngineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)\nHow would you stand out?\nElectrical qualification (e.g., 18th Edition or equivalent) preferred\nMulti-skilled (electrical bias) candidates are highly desirable\nFlexible approach to working hours (to support production needs, shutdowns, or callouts if required)\nCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement\nAbility to work in a food manufacturing environment\nWhy Choose us?\nJoin a global leader in food innovation and ingredient solutions.\nAccess opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.\nEnjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.\nFor your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.\nWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. 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