74 Skilled Professionals jobs in Cambridgeshire

About Better Origin 

Our food chain is broken - the system that can barely feed 7 billion people will not feed 10 billion we’re expected to reach by 2050. And while it's hard to imagine that things could be different, they have to be. 

At Better Origin, our mission is to fix the broken food chain. We are inspired by nature and how it deals with waste, with nutrients always flowing in a circular system. 

Our solution use insects - nature's best up cyclers - to transform food waste into a range of innovative products, from animal feed to pet food. With the help of AI and robotics the larvae find their place back into the food chain, reducing food waste and emissions, making circular economy possible .

Why join us? 

We’re backed by world-class investors at Balderton Capital, Fly Ventures and Metavallon VC. We're working with supermarkets and food producers to roll out our technology in the UK and the EU. In 2021, we signed a contract with Morrisons to convert their fruit and veg waste and create a carbon neutral egg line. 

Following our $16m Series A round raised to support technology and team scaleup, we are looking to hire the best people that make Better Origin a great place to work. 
 

We are very proud of our values and want to attract those who feel motivated by them as much as we are. Some of our key values include: 

1. Customer obsession 
2. No waste 
3. Challenge makes us grow 
4. Accountability drives excellence 
5. Respect each other 
6. Keep it simple, keep it done 

Requirements

Your Role 

In the role of Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations of our site facilities, processing lines and automated systems. You’ll be an integral part of the team, with a varied workload, from fault finding and hands-on repairs to contributing to innovative new projects as we continue scaling up.  

Role Specifics: 

• Building and commissioning new equipment, from setting up processing lines, to fitting out warehousing sites and our X1 and X2 automated units 
• Maintaining, disassembling and re-assembling rotating equipment (e.g. pumps) and drives (e.g. motors)
• Installing and upgrading mechanical and electrical equipment including sensors, process instrumentation, conveyor systems, frequency inverters, screw augers, heaters, pneumatics, robotics and HVAC units
• Completing emergency maintenance on equipment needing repair or replacement, with short turn-around to minimise delays 
• Carrying out wiring and re-wiring of low voltage (24V), single and three phase systems (230V and 415V) 
• Modifying electrical circuits within our systems and facilities  
• Building electrical control panels and troubleshooting issues 
• Conducting safety testing and documenting the results

What we’re looking for: 
 

• Qualified to electrical standards 17th/18th edition 
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing, process, agricultural or equivalent setting 
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and schematics 
• Willingness to solve problems, getting hands-on and delivering to a high standard 
• Enjoyment in taking initiative and working to tight deadlines with limited supervision 
• Strong understanding of H&S standards 
• Able to access our site Monday - Friday, in Cambridgeshire, CB21 5DA

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays 
• Enhanced pension scheme 
• Cycle scheme 
• Private health insurance 
• Learning and Development budget 

You can find more information about us at  
 
Better Origin embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  

Job Description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• 21 days holiday, increasing to 24 after 3 years
• Health cover
• Pension (5% employer contribution, 3% employee but they can pay more if they want to)
• 1.5x overtime pay
• Life assurance x3 salary
• Company sick pay (increases with service)

Job Purpose

• Proactively drive the maintenance and repair of all production equipment in line with factory KPIs

Key responsibilities

• Form an approach to root cause analysis and initiation of corrective actions by taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to conclusion.
• Controls, operates and maintains manufacturing equipment to a high standard of performance.
• Establishes and works to maintain standards and maintenance process parameters.
• Applies preventative maintenance to ensure a high degree of organisation and flexibility with zero downtime.
• Reviews preventative maintenance tasks and updates work orders with engineering hierarchy
• Monitors processes and equipment, reports variances and takes corrective and remedial action when necessary.
• Works with little supervision and capable to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Communicates systems, machinery or process malfunction as appropriate to Engineering and Production management.
• Drives proactive idea scheduling with the Lead Engineering Supervisor.
• Responds to unplanned maintenance events in a timely fashion.
• Plans Engineering work orders into shift time.
• Completes Engineering project work as required for installation and change to equipment and processes.
• Assist Production with any issues that may arise throughout the shift.
• Ensure all information is entered into the relevant system, issues and potential issues and spares used / required.

Key Parameters for success; KPIs and Targets

• Technical availability KPI
• PM Schedule adherence KPI
• Factory OEE KPI
• Factory Wastage KPI
• Engineering Budget KPI

Competencies/Qualifications/Experience/Technical Skills

Essential

• 7 years time served
• Demonstrates a high level of competence in fault finding and problem solving
• Demonstrates a high standard of mechanical and electrical skills
• Effective team player
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proactive approach to work
• PC literacy basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Safety
• HACCP
• Previous experience working in a food factory

Competences required

• Problem solving and analytics as per engineering competency framework
• Communication as per engineering competency framework
• Team working as per engineering competency framework
• Personal effectiveness as per engineering competency framework
• Leadership as per engineering competency framework
• Work environment as per engineering competency framework
• Relationships treat all colleagues with dignity and respect

Key challenges

• As per factory KPIs

Key Interfaces

Internally: Engineering Team, Production Team, Operations Team, Quality Team, HR
Externally: Agency staff, Contractors and Auditors

Applicable to: Multi-skilled Engineer
Manager: Technical Engineering Manager
Established: 16/10/20


Salary: £55K

Holiday: 21 days

Healthcare: Entitled to private healthcare for themselves only, on completion of probationary period.

Life assurance: 3 x annual salary

Pension: 5 % company contributory pension if matched with 3% employee contribution.

Notice period: 1 month

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Peterborough | Contract: Full-time | Shifts: 5-week rotating pattern

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our engineering team at a flagship data centre in Peterborough. This role plays a key part in maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports 24/7 operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Support minor system upgrades and installations.
• Ensure all maintenance work meets statutory and technical compliance standards.
• Monitor plant performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Promote a safe and compliant working environment.

Candidate Profile

• Strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance (electrical bias).
• Experience in critical environments (e.g. data centres, hospitals, commercial buildings).
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Up-to-date electrical certifications (e.g. BS 7671).
• Familiar with Permit to Work systems and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and high service standards.

Why Join Us

• Work in a technically advanced data centre environment.
• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative engineering team.
• Benefit from structured shifts with regular time off.
• Opportunities for training and career development.

Apply today to be part of a team that keeps essential systems running at peak performance.

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