Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Engineer 4 on 4 off shifts - 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am Operations - Taiko Acton- BONSAI Contract: Full Time
Salary: £27.50 Per hour
Contracted Hours: 42

At Taiko, we’re not just making sushi—we’re redefining fresh food.

From our roots as the UK’s first sushi manufacturer to supplying major retailers like Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, quality, and pace. Today, we’re part of a global food family spanning YO! restaurants, retail kiosks, and 3,700+ locations worldwide.

We’re now looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to help power our production and keep our operations running at their best.

About You:

• Multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical expertise and electrical knowledge
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
• Confident fault-finder with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Strong communicator with great teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable managing contractors and working across departments
• Health & Safety and basic Food Hygiene awareness
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexible to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
• Willing to work in varied environments (including freezer areas, boiler rooms, and at height)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strong plant performance through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintain and improve OEE, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability
• Carry out routine inspections and ensure minimal downtime across site
• Maintain machinery including motors, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes
• Support electrical systems, including panels, controls, and sensors
• Work with PLCs and HMIs to troubleshoot and enhance automation
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
• Conduct audits, inspections and safely remove defective equipment where needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems (e.g. Shire/Pirana)
• Work collaboratively across shifts and manage on-site contractors
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste (time, materials, resources)

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.