Multi-Skilled Engineer (Sittingbourne, GB)

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, we are looking for a:

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Sittingbourne UK

 

Your Mission

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in keeping our busy production environment running smoothly. Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance, fault‑finding, and technical support across a wide variety of plant, machinery, and site services.

This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly minimise downtime and support efficient, safe, and reliable production.

What you will do

 

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure all machinery and site services remain safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Diagnose faults quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practice within the Engineering team.
• Support and achieve departmental KPIs and operational targets.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures, and permit‑to‑work systems.

 

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would have:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, training or degree.
• Electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience with Siemens PLC software and programming.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, ideally food.
• Strong mechanical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements.
• Confident, proactive, with strong communication skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience of SAP software would be beneficial, though not essential.

What you can expect from Puratos

• £28.5k – 41,250 per annum dependent on suitability, training and experience.
• 5% bonus scheme.
• Core hours will be 40 hours per week. The team shares shifts to ensure the factory is staffed between 06:00 – 22:00.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Access to 1000s of courses on LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link:  https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.