Multi-skilled Engineer
Valeo Foods GroupEngland, United Kingdom
Posted February 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Valeo Foods Group is a leading international food manufacturer that specializes in high‑quality sweets, snacks, and treats, spanning sugar confectionery, chocolate, bakery goods, biscuits, and natural sweeteners. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of market‑leading brands—including Balconi Cakes, Barratt Sweets, Pedro Confectionery, Horalky, Lina & Mila Wafers, Rowse Honey, Bernard Maple Syrup, and Kettle Chips—available across the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America. Valeo partners with global retailers to deliver premium, value‑driven products, supported by a workforce of over 5,500 employees who drive innovation, sourcing, and brand development. Their commitment to craftsmanship, taste, and collaboration positions them as a distinctive champion of everyday moments that taste better.
Job Description
Valeo Foods UK is seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer to join their team at their Gateshead site. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily repair of machinery, planning and monitoring machine performance, and supporting external contractors.
Requirements
- Daily repair of machinery and carrying out proactive tasks when possible
- Planning and Monitoring machine performance
- Monitoring failure
- Supporting External Contractors
- Technical support for production when required
- Maintaining highest standards in housekeeping
- Maintaining highest standards when completing paperwork and works sign off
- H&S and safe work practices
- Food safety
- Plan is king, ensure that the company can hit its required targets
- Firefighting machinery / site services upkeep and carrying out ongoing maintenance PPM in a timely manner
- Promote and contribute to the continuous improvement of the running of the company
- Minimize down time
- Train / guide production staff in the correct way to treat our machinery and help train our maintenance technicians from within our department
- Work on projects as allocated by the Engineering Manager
- Any other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager
Benefits
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount