Nestlé Purina  

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £39,715 per annum  

Days, Full Time (Monday to Friday 08:00 -16:30), Permanent  

Some of our fantastic benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution  
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus 
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A focus on professional development and growth 

We’re looking for a Fabric Engineer to join our industrial service maintenance team in Wisbech.

At Nestlé Purina, we’re on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and you’ll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.

Our Wisbech factory makes some of the UK’s most well-known and much-loved brands, such as Felix, Winalot and Gourmet, and is constantly developing to meet the changing needs of our consumers. This factory is in its prime with significant capital investment on new lines and new exciting technology leading to fantastic development opportunities! 

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your Impact

The Fabric Engineer plays a critical role within the industrial service maintenance team at our Nestlé Purina Wisbech factory. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the effective maintenance and repair of various fabric structures and systems, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and safety of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond to reactive works within the team to address immediate maintenance needs and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintenance Task Management: Ensure maintenance tasks, including site electrical maintenance and general fabrication, are completed within agreed timescales.
• Site Surveys and Repairs: Conduct site surveys and perform repairs on floor and wall coverings, as well as manage ceiling tile repairs and replacements.
• Planned Maintenance: Complete planned maintenance tasks on building fabric and water systems using a computerised maintenance management system.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations, while also undertaking additional tasks as directed by the Services leader.

Your ingredients for success

The ideal candidate for the Fabric Engineer role should possess a combination of technical skills, practical experience, and a proven ability to effectively maintain and repair fabric structures and systems within the factory environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Qualifications: Electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) is essential, with an electrical qualification (BS7671 18th Ed) considered a bonus.
• Health and Safety Compliance: A commitment to adhering to safety regulations and standards. Please note that the role would require working from heights.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in using computer systems for maintenance management and record-keeping.
• Organisational Skills Ability to organise oneself to manage assigned tasks effectively and determine material requirements.
• Collaboration and Support: Experience in assisting engineering staff with a wide range of duties, demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to compile accurate records of tasks.

What we need you to know

Advert closing date: Monday 15/06/2026. 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace 

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland