Nestlé Confectionary
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Full Time, Permanent | 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £46,561 per annum
Some of our fanastic benefits
- Comprehensive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution
- Potential, discretionary annual bonus
- A focus on professional development and growth
About Us
At our Halifax factory, our Engineering team supports the safe and reliable operation of process, filling and packing equipment used to make well-known confectionery brands, including Quality Street and After Eight. As an Engineering Technician working on days, you will help deliver the site asset maintenance programme. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, identify the causes of equipment failures and implement practical improvements that reduce unplanned stops, improve reliability and support efficient production.
Your Impact
You will combine hands-on mechanical maintenance with structured problem-solving to keep equipment operating safely and effectively. Working with Engineering and Production colleagues, you will help prevent repeat failures, improve asset performance and build technical capability across the site.
- Maintenance delivery: Complete planned, scheduled and reactive maintenance to support equipment availability and minimise disruption to production.
- Fault finding: Use a logical, evidence-based approach to diagnose mechanical and technical faults and restore equipment safely.
- Reliability improvement: Analyse breakdowns, identify recurring issues and contribute to corrective actions that improve long-term asset performance.
- Maintenance systems: Use SAP Computerised Maintenance Management System processes to record work, report breakdowns and manage spare-parts activity accurately.
- Continuous improvement: Support equipment upgrades, project activity and Total Productive Maintenance tools that reduce losses and improve performance.
- Capability building: Share technical knowledge and provide practical coaching to help colleagues use and maintain equipment effectively.
Your Ingredients for Success
You will bring practical mechanical engineering capability, a safety-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential
- Qualification: Mechanical Engineering NVQ Level 3, or an equivalent Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship. Qualification evidence will be required.
- Mechanical maintenance: Experience of planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, including fault finding on production or industrial equipment.
- Technical knowledge: Practical knowledge of mechanical components and systems such as pneumatics, belts, cams, bearings and chains.
- Problem-solving: Ability to investigate equipment failures, identify causes and contribute to effective corrective actions.
- Ways of working: Ability to work safely, organise priorities and communicate clearly with Engineering and Production colleagues.
Desirable
- Multi-skilled capability: Ideally, you will be a multi-skilled engineer with additional electrical maintenance knowledge or experience.
- Manufacturing environment: Experience within fast-moving consumer goods or another fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Systems and methods: Exposure to SAP Plant Maintenance or a similar maintenance management system, together with knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance methodology.
- Coaching: Experience of sharing technical knowledge, coaching colleagues or supporting practical skills development.
What You Need to Know
Closing date: Tuesday 03/11/2026. We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert. If you're excited about the opportunity and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.
Accessibility and Adjustments
At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.
To find out more about Nestlé's commitment to DE&I: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
