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Packaging Engineer

HARIBO Dunhills


Job Location:

Pontefract - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 48855 - 48855
Posted: 28 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Packing Engineer

Location: HARIBO Pontefract

Working hours: 40 (Monday Friday on an alternating shift patten)

Salary: 48855.56 (inclusive of shift premium)

Position type: Permanent


We are on the hunt for a Packing Engineer to come and join our alternating Engineering team based out of our Pontefract site.


Within this role you will report into one of our Shift Supervisors and will work as part of our fantastic wider Engineering team. To enable HARIBO sugary success within this role you will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth running of our operations via the mechanical installation and maintenance of all machinery and services required within the Packing department.


Working hours:


This role runs in line with our alternating shift pattern (40 hours per week):

Week 1: 06:00 14:00

Week 2: 14:00 22:00


How youll contribute to the mix:


This is a fantastic opportunity to add a sugar rush to your career and delve hand first into a role at HARIBO


  • Preparing machines to operate at optimum efficiency
  • Attending machine breakdowns and carrying out maintenance as required; including preventative maintenance
  • Carrying out bench fitting and installation of new machinery
  • Following set procedures for permit to work job recording firm alarm muting health and safety and hygiene set systems of work
  • Maintaining all machinery and ensuring all activities are carrying out in line with the standards expected in the food industry
  • Carrying out project and commissioning work


Can you supply our essential ingredients


  • A fully completed Mechanical Apprenticeship
  • The ability to make decisions effectively under pressure
  • The ability to thrive as part of a team as well as whilst working independently
  • A good level of both verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to effectively use IT packages to a good standard including Word and Excel


The extra sweet stuff:


  • 36 days (including 5 bank holidays)
  • Market leading life assurance cover
  • Bonus scheme
  • 20% discount in our stores
  • Free onsite parking
  • A supportive and dynamic induction period


If our sweet insights of this role have got you craving developing your career with HARIBO why not apply today to join the mix!


Required Experience:

IC


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