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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.