Single-skilled Engineer
Department: Manufacturing
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 42 hours per week. Panama Shift
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
We have the opportunity to join our Engineering team who provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.
The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Company profit based bonus
- Company pension contribution at 5%
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
- 24 hour welfare help support line
- Life assurance
- Flexible working arrangement
- On-site parking
Principle Responsibilities:
- To assist in carrying out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
- To assist in providing dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
- To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
- To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times
The Candidate:
- A single-skilled or part-trained engineer who is mechanically biased
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
- Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
- Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
- Ideally from a food manufacturing background
- Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.
Hours of Work:
- Average 42 hours per week
- 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.
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Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader
File Downloads:Closing Date: Sunday, 27th April 2025
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Business Systems IT Graduate
Department: ICT
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary: Salary Guide: £20,000 to £25,000 per annum
An Exciting Opportunity: Business Systems IT Graduate
A Little Bit About Us…
At Muntons, we are a proud global supplier to the food and drinks industry, with a rich history of over 100 years in producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients. Our products are a key ingredient in some of the world’s most famous and beloved brands, and whether you realise it or not, you've probably already enjoyed something we've had a hand in creating! We serve a diverse range of customers, from multinational food and beverage producers to innovative start-ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers.
Our headquarters are nestled in Suffolk, with additional production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, and sales offices spanning Asia, Europe, and America. We are passionate about what we do—malt, malted ingredients, and sustainability are at the core of our business. As industry leaders, we are committed to sustainability and are proud to be over halfway towards meeting or exceeding our net zero carbon target by 2030. We continue to innovate and grow, looking ahead to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier.
What You Will Be Doing:
Key Responsibilities
As a Business Systems IT Graduate at Muntons, you will be responsible for supporting the company's business systems and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of master data across the business. You will provide technical support to users, develop and maintain reports and dashboards, and assist in business improvement initiatives. Your role will involve collaboration with various departments to enhance Muntons' working practices, delivering business improvements to ensure we utilise existing, new and emerging technology to its full potential
Key Tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
- Stay up to date on the latest process, AI and technology advancements to simplify process and improve efficiency
- Assist in the definition, development and management of a master data governance framework for all Muntons data
- Conduct workshops, meetings, and presentations to provide training, advice and guidance for business systems, data collection, use and interpretation
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud
- Assist in the definition, development and management of a cloud data repository, bringing together cross functional data for greater data driven insight
- Provide Business Systems first line support to users on break/fix issues logged within the helpdesk
- Create and maintain system work instructions and training material
- Prioritise initiatives based on business need and requirements
- Demonstrate flexibility to ensure continuous cover within the department whilst effectively managing your own workload
- Work with the IT Management team to ensure recommendations and service delivery reflect our IT strategy, budget and business requirements
What We Are Looking For:
- Customer focused
- Structured, logical approach to problem solving with ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent documentation skills
- Logical and structured approach to time management and prioritisation
- Ability to create detailed reports and present actionable insights
- Flexible in role, willing to take ownership, roll sleeves up and get the job done
- Articulate and engaging with the whole team at Muntons
- Solid understanding of database technologies, structures and deployments
- Solid experience of Microsoft products – Windows, Office, Teams, Power BI, Power Apps
- Solid understanding of data collection, consolidation, manipulation and analytics
- Appreciation of building workflows, process automation and reporting in Microsoft power apps
- Appreciation of ERP solutions and associated data/reporting (preferably S/4HANA)
- Appreciation of integration technologies, APIs, and protocols
- Passion for technology, curious nature and proactive mindset
Key Behaviours and Competencies:
- Team Collaboration: Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Task Management: Keep tasks on track by raising any issues or concerns promptly.
- Problem Solving: Identify and escalate problems or opportunities through the proper channels for resolution.
- Alignment with Values: Consistently demonstrate adherence to our company values in your actions and behaviours.
- Respectful and Welcoming: Create a welcoming environment, treating everyone with fairness and respect.
- Proactive and Positive Attitude: Approach tasks with a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: A competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually to ensure we reward our team fairly.
- Performance Bonus: A company profit-based bonus that lets you share in our success.
- Pension Plan: We contribute 5% to your pension, helping secure your financial future.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan with a Reward Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Life Assurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.
Why Muntons?
If you’re looking for a temporary assignment in a dynamic and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading global company while further developing your skills and experience.
File Downloads:Closing Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025
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Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Department: Manufacturing
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bridlington, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Salary Guide: £40,500 per annum
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team at out Bridlington Maltings plant. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of all control systems and instrumentation on site. You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations and also support projects to optimise processes, maintain compliance with safety standards, and ensure high-quality production output.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control Systems Management:
- Assist in Design, install, program, and maintain PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and instrumentation.
- Maintain control system documentation, including wiring diagrams, control logic, and software programs.
- Instrumentation Maintenance:
- Calibrate, repair, and maintain sensors, flow meters, temperature probes, pressure transmitters, and other field instruments.
- Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on instrumentation and controls.
- Process Optimisation:
- Working with malting production-operations: Analyse process data to identify opportunities for system enhancements and energy efficiency.
- Work with operations teams to improve plant performance and reduce downtime.
- Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure that all control systems and instrumentation comply with relevant safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Participate in risk assessments and hazard analyses for equipment and processes.
- Project Execution:
- Lead or support capital and upgrade projects involving control systems and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and contractors for the procurement and installation of new equipment.
- Training and Support:
- Provide training to operations and maintenance engineering teams on control systems and instrumentation.
- Offer technical support during plant operation and breakdowns.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education:
- Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Trade qualifications & experience
- Proven engineering background with a wide range of electrical and mechanical experience.
- Ideally other Trade -industry regulated competency skills-certificate:
- JIB ECS Electrician gold card holder or similar
- IPAF
- PASMA
- Forklift
- IOSH working safely
- Confined space training etc
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with process controls and instrumentation within an industrial or manufacturing environment (experience in maltings, food, or brewing industries is a plus).
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Siemens) and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in process instrumentation and automation technologies.
- Understanding of PID control loops, temperature and process fan controls.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of process control principles, instrumentation calibration, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
- Provide support and design with regards to electrical installations to BS 5671.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
More details of the role is retained in the full C&I job description, which will be shared within the recruitment process at interview.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.
- Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Be part of a fully functioning Progression plan.
- Location: Bridlington
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Flexible approach expected - 37.5 hours per week, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
- Monday to Friday
If you are passionate about industrial controls and instrumentation, thrive in a hands-on environment, and want to contribute to the production of high-quality malt, we encourage you to apply!
File Downloads:Closing Date: Friday, 18th April 2025
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Intake Weighbridge Technician
Department: Supply Chain & Logistics
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday plus overtime opportunities
Location: Bridlington, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Salary Guide £25,000 to £28,000 per annum
An Exciting Opportunity: Intake Weighbridge Technician
A Little Bit About Us….
Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products annually. We serve a wide range of customers, from global multinational drinks companies to regional food and beverage producers, as well as start-ups and small independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is the essential raw material for beer and malt whisky, and our malted ingredients are also key components in various food, drink, and baking applications.
This role comes at an exciting time for our business. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, which we believe is now one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help guide our team and maintain our high-quality standards as we continue to grow.
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the intake of our raw material barley. Your work will ensure that our raw materials meet agreed specifications while maintaining safe, hygienic, and efficient storage and production environments. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Main Responsibilities:
- Weighing & Recording: Accurately weighing incoming barley loads and ensure proper documentation.
- Quality Checks: Conducting basic inspections of raw materials to meet company standards.
- Data Entry & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and liaise with suppliers.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all intake processes align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Equipment Monitoring: Oversee the weighbridge operation and report any issues promptly.
- Running Plant: Assist in running plant and completion of hygiene tasks when required.
What We Are Looking For:
- Equipment Operation: Ability to operate large-scale manufacturing equipment.
- Independence: Capability to work with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using computer-based recording and maintenance management systems.
- Procedure Adherence: Ability to work to and follow written procedures.
- Team Contribution: A team player who can contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Physical Activity: This is a physically active role.
Key Behaviours and Competencies
- Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
- Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
- Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns actions and behaviours accordingly.
- Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
- Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: A competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
- Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
- Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover for peace of mind.
- Employee Benefits: Access to My Staff Shop and free onsite car parking.
- Overtime: There will be opportunities for overtime especially during harvest time.
Why Muntons?
At Muntons, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive, innovative environment. Our recent investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality and sustainability. Joining Muntons means being part of a forward-thinking company with a proud history and a bright future. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you and offers the chance to develop both personally and professionally, Muntons is the place for you.
File Downloads:Closing Date: Saturday, 19th April 2025
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Multi-skilled Shift Engineer
Department: Manufacturing
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 42 hours per week. Panama Shifts
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary: £52,034 per annum
We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.
The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Company profit based bonus
- Company pension contribution at 5%
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
- 24 hour welfare help support line
- Life assurance
- Flexible working arrangement
- On-site parking
Principle Responsibilities:
- To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
- To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
- To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
- To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times
The Candidate:
- A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
- Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
- Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
- Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
- Ideally from a food manufacturing background
- Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.
Hours of Work:
- Average 42 hours per week
- 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.
Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader
File Downloads:Closing Date: Friday, 25th April 2025
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The Company’s production processes operate in accordance with BRC Food Factory hygiene requirements. As such, all jewellery including rings, chains, watches, earrings or body piercings etc. are prohibited from being worn in any production, packing or despatch areas of the factory. Additionally protective equipment including hair nets and if appropriate beard snoods are required to be worn in these areas.
The Company also operates a complete ban on smoking in any building, site or vehicle owned or controlled by the Company and takes a zero tolerance approach to breaches of this policy. Equally the Company does not permit the use of electronic cigarettes or nicotine inhaler devices. Most shifts are of 8 or 12 hour duration with little or no opportunity to leave site during the working day. If you smoke and cannot abstain from smoking for this period of time, please carefully consider the appropriateness of any application you make for employment with us.
If you require any further information please email:
hr@muntons.com