Multi-Skilled Engineer

General Description

GU | Bishop’s Stortford | 7am–7pm 4 days on, 4 days off

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

At GU, we don’t just make dessert — we make moments of pleasure. Behind every perfectly indulgent pot is a factory that runs brilliantly… and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Multi-skilled Day Shift Engineer to help keep our site running at its best. If you thrive in fast-paced FMCG environments, love fault-finding, and take pride in high standards, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be a key part of our Engineering team, supporting production by:

• Responding fast to breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Delivering high-quality planned, preventative & predictive maintenance
• Working across low care and high care environments
• Driving continuous improvement, plant uptime and OEE
• Supporting new machinery, site improvements, hygiene and quality
• Working closely with Production, Engineering leaders and contractors
• Maintaining world-class Health, Safety, GMP and hygiene standards

This is a hands-on, visible role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference every shift.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ FMCG engineering experience (food manufacturing desirable)
• Multi-skilled Engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or higher)
• Completed engineering apprenticeship
• 17th or 18th Edition certified
• Confident fault-finder with a proactive, can-do mindset
• Comfortable working independently, but a strong team player
• Experience in chilled or frozen environments (desirable)

Why GU?

• Be part of a values-led, people-first business
• Work on modern, high-performance manufacturing equipment
• 4 on / 4 off day shift for a great work-life balance
• A culture of learning, development and continuous improvement
• Pride, passion and quality at the heart of everything we do

Benefits include:-

23½ days holiday

Increased holiday with length of service

Option to buy more holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1-2 years)

Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust)

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Life Event leave

Free Gu

Heat Scheme

Mortgage Support

EAP

CostCo Membership

Specsavers eye care voucher

Ready to help keep GU running smoothly? xwzovoh

If you’re an Engineer who loves solving problems, improving performance and being part of something special — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us keep Britain’s favourite desserts flowing.