Are you a multi-skilled engineer looking for work/life balance?
We are the UK’s premier manufacturer of solid soap and cleansing bars for body, hair and face. Our principles and passion are founded on ethical and sustainable trading. Soapworks are the Personal Care division of our parent company, the Daabon Group. Daabon are a pioneering leader in sustainable and organic ingredient production. They are committed to producing the highest quality agricultural products in a way that is right for people and the environment.
Our award-winning team at Soapworks are at the forefront of personal care innovation, and we partner with our clients on a global scale. We formulate, produce, and supply a wide range of brands from luxurious and sustainable brands to high-volume retail and FMCG.
We are at an exciting time in our journey and our vision for the next three years is to automate the current plant and move to a new facility with the aim of being a truly sustainable company and net zero.
About the role
The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Our Engineers currently work Monday to Friday covering operational hours between 6am and 6pm on a rotating shift pattern. We are currently reviewing our operation hours, and this will result in you working 4 days from 5, likely to be Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday. The shift times will be 0600 – 1400 or 1000 – 1800.
Our ideal candidate will have a desire to join an exciting, innovative company and they will play a crucial role in providing essential equipment support to all maintenance-related activities within the factory. Working in a small team of engineers, you will be responsible for carrying out all levels of preventative maintenance and responding to equipment failures as required.
You will be a qualified maintenance engineer operating in a fast-paced production factory that uses a vast array of common mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, pumping systems, transmission systems etc. You will also have proven experience of working with end-of-line packaging machinery e.g., flow wrappers, cartoners, labelers, filling lines and palletising machines etc.
We have an investment plan for end-of-line automation being implemented in 2025 and if you have the skills that can help us and want a work-life balance of a four-day working week where almost every weekend is a long weekend, then this could be the place for you.
What we can offer:

• Base salary of £33,255.15 plus a 14% shift allowance
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus 8 public holidays
• Pension – employer contribution rising to a maximum of 7% with service
• Life Assurance – 3 times your base salary in the event of your death
• Income Protection giving financial support in the event of long-term ill health
• Access to Help@Hand who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work. Employees can also access discounts with various retailers.

We think this is a varied role with real opportunities to help us be the best in our field. If you are interested, please apply now or email recruitment@soapworksltd.co.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,910.87 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• maintenance engineering: 3 years (required)
• working with end of line packaging machinery: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 202412_Engineer