AC Goatham & Son

About the Company

Founded in 1947 by Arthur Conference Goatham, our family business is now run by his son Clive and grandson Ross.

We’re proud of being British, passionate about our countryside roots and have strong family values that have stood the test of time. Looking after our orchards from one generation to the next. Ross’ two sons, though too young to be making career choices, love spending time in the orchards, and are already showing interest in becoming the fourth generation.

Our growing business has been all about the British apples and pears and has grown from two farms to currently farming 3000 acres of top quality British fruit.

We have been supplying supermarkets since the 1980's and have acquired close relationships with Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Iceland and Morrison’s.

In addition to our own production of around 55,000 tonnes of fruit each year we also work with a number of partner growers.

Our future lies in sticking to what we have always done and done best.

Growing Great British.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

AC Goatham & Son

Job Title

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Multi‑Skilled Engineer Role Summary Provide comprehensive mechanical and electrical maintenance for plant equipment to ensure continuous, safe operation and minimise downtime. Expectations - Deliver planned, preventive and routine maintenance within scheduled windows. - Diagnose faults quickly, communicate status and coordinate repairs with production teams. - Maintain and replenish critical spare parts inventory. - Support new equipment installation and commissioning. - Update technical knowledge through workshops and professional literature. Key Responsibilities - Ensure all machinery operates to optimum standards. - Respond promptly to equipment failures; identify root causes and implement corrective actions. - Plan and coordinate scheduled downtime with production planning. - Maintain a systematic CMMS maintenance programme. - Manage inventory of spare parts and place orders as needed. - Perform work safely, in compliance with health and safety regulations. - Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on PLCs and other control systems. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost impact of downtime. Required Skills - Strong mechanical and electrical competencies. - Proficiency in fault‑finding techniques and PLC diagnostics. - Experience with CMMS software. - Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability. - Effective written and verbal communication in English (minimum B2). - Ability to juggle multiple tasks, re‑prioritise and manage expectations under shifting shifts. - Commitment to workplace health and safety. Required Education & Certifications - Completed electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds) or equivalent HNC/ONC/NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition. - Proficiency in safety regulations (HSE/HSE approvals) and industry best practices.

Broad street, United kingdom

On site

03-03-2026