We have an opportunity to join the Engineering team at West Devon in Hatherleigh. We are looking for a skilled Engineer with electrical bias to support the production and site. Hourly salary between £17.93-£20.95 (pre overtime)
Currently the shift is operating from Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:00 based on a 40-hour working week. The Engineers are on a grading system which is skill dependant and will be discussed upon inquiry.
20 days basic holiday entitlement + the 8 bank holidays
Dunbia use NEST as the pension provider with auto enrolment at the 3-month point.
Overtime is payable after 40 hours at a premium rate.
There is a call out rota which is generally one week in 4. This is paid at a premium rate.
We offer additional training to support Engineers in developing their skill set.
Responsibilities- Ensuring plant equipment is operating and functioning correctly
- Proven Electrical / mechanical knowledge
- Building maintenance.
- Stainless Steel fabrication TIG Welding an advantage
- Maintaining equipment on a daily basis to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose
- Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
- Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate
- Completing daily maintenance check sheets and job card.
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
- Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.
- Food industry experience is advantageous.
- Comfortable working at height.
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position
Skills Required
- Proven electrical knowledge
- Proven mechanical knowledge
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan workloads effectively
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail, commitment, and ability to accept responsibility
- Commitment to the company mission, vision, and values
- Comfortable working at height
- Stainless steel fabrication and TIG welding experience
- Food industry experience
What We Do
Dunbia is a Northern Ireland–headquartered food company and division of Dawn Meats. Founded as a family business, it processes cattle and sheep into beef and lamb products for national and international markets. Operating 13 UK sites, Dunbia supplies supermarkets, foodservice and restaurant businesses, exports to more than 50 countries, and emphasizes sustainable sourcing, consistent quality and new product development across its operations.
