Retail Engineer

Posted Date 1 day ago(12/12/2025 14:51)
Job ID
2025-4653
Location : Name
Dunbia Preston
Discipline
Engineering
End Dated
09/01/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Locations
UK-Lancashire-Preston

Overview

Dunbia, is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef and Lamb products supplying national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality lamb and beef from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies.

 

At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager – We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shift 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.

 

There is a choice of two different Shifts:

Shift 1

Sunday            6am-2.00pm

Monday           6am -18.30pm

Tuesday          6am – 18.30pm

Wednesday     4pm-11pm

 

Shift 2

Wednesday        6am – 3:30pm

Thursday            6am – 6:30pm

Friday                 6am – 6:30pm

Saturday            6am – 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on).

Responsibilities

 

  • Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments
  • Support the Engineering/Production operations as required
  • Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed
  • Machine change overs and set ups
  • Carry out check sheets as required
  • Liaising with external contractors when necessary
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel
  • Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers
  • Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

 

  • Multi-skilled engineers ideally with both electrical and mechanical experience
  • Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position
  • Recognised engineering qualifications e.g. 17th Edition
  • Be comfortable in working a meat processing environment
  • Ability to work independently and proactively, using own initiative to solve problems
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to do additional hours as and when required to meet business demands
  • The ability to weld would be an advantage (although full training will be given)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Weekly Paid
  • Death in Service Scheme and Nest pension
  • Subsidised Canteen – Seasonal Meat Packages
  • Site Engagement Activities
  • 5 days holiday inc 8 days Bank Holidays
  • Excellent opportunities for progression within the business across a variety of departments

 

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position

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