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

We welcome applications from talented individuals who may require visa sponsorship

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:

• 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 recycle