About Us
Holiferm is leading a major shift in the $42 billion surfactant market - moving the industry away from fossil fuel–based chemicals and towards biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. Our patented fermentation and gravity separation technology enables commercially scalable, competitively priced biosurfactants that make real sustainability possible.

And while Holiferm may not be a household name you recognise, the brands we supply certainly are - from well-known global names to fast growing, future focused innovators. As demand for sustainable ingredients accelerates, we’re scaling fast, expanding our technology, and shaping the industry from the inside out. It’s an exciting time to join us and help drive the next wave of growth.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment - whether you're in our R&D lab in Manchester or our commercial plant in Wallasey. You’ll have the autonomy, support and platform to innovate, grow, and make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Multiskilled Engineer with an electrical bias who takes ownership across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation tasks. You’ll help keep our site running reliably, safely, and efficiently - and be a key technical partner across the whole plant.

You’ll be responsible for

Delivering planned maintenance and support with reactive work across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems
Owning electrical compliance on site (inspection/testing regimes, corrective actions, records)
Supporting site infrastructure, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
Working safely on systems operating up to 415v, with awareness of higher voltage where required.
Acting as a point of contact for electrical technical decisions and contractor quality
Driving electrical reliability improvements and repeat-failure elimination
Commissioning, validating, calibrating, and maintaining equipment, machinery, and field devices (instrumentation)
Electrical control systems, solenoids, contactors, trips, isolators, and utilities including chillers, compressors and steam boilers
Maintaining accurate documentation — including drawings, specifications and maintenance records
Supporting installation, testing and commissioning such as FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ
Operating as an authorised person under PTW / LOTO

You’ll mainly be based at Oceans Park in Wallasey, with the occasional visit to other sites. Standard hours of 40 hours per week working between the hours of 08:00–18:00 Monday to Friday, with flexibility and occasional out of hours support for breakdowns, maintenance and project work.
About You

You’re hands-on, solutions focused and enjoy keeping equipment and systems running safely and reliably. You take pride in doing things properly and have developed a strong multidiscipline experience.

What You’re Great At (Essential)

Planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
Working to recognised engineering codes, electrical standards and site policies
Confident working with plant equipment, control systems, and mechanical/electrical assemblies
Using LOTOTO and Permit to Work systems for safe isolation
Working knowledge of CMMS systems, and experience of logging critical maintenance data
Managing spares and supporting reliability focused maintenance
Conducting root cause analysis and closing out actions, maintenance and safety
Maintaining and updating engineering documentation and line drawings
Understanding and experience with sensors, PLCs, HMIs, and VF drives

It’s a Bonus If You Also Have

Ability to use, communicate with, navigate and program PLC, HMI and VF drives
Experience with PLCs, DCS and automated systems including SCADA systems
Experience with inline process control instruments or digital monitoring systems
Familiarity with TPM, AM, RM, and 6S
QA experience or inspection knowledge
Contractor or vendor supervision experience
Mechanical experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, pumping systems, motor drives, gear boxes, agitators, pipework and pressure systems
Trained and proficient with basic workshop equipment including manual lathe, miller, pillar drill, pedestal grinder, power tools and hand tools
Welding and fabrication experience (understanding of codes)

Your Background

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Maintenance
BS7671, 18th edition, IET Wiring Regulations
Demonstratable industrial fault-finding on site relevant systems (panels, motors / drives, control circuits, etc)

Bonus:

Additional electrical qualifications (CPS Part P, ECS or equivalent)
IPAF or equivalent MEWP license
HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multiskilled Engineering.
Abrasive wheel certificate
Ladder Safety Awareness
Recognised First Aid Certificate

How You’ll Be Rewarded

We believe great work should feel genuinely rewarding - not just in what you do every day, but in how you’re supported. Here’s what you can look forward to:

A competitive salary (based on experience).
A strong benefits package that has your back - including a 7.5% employer pension contribution, income protection, life insurance (4x Salary) and comprehensive health, dental and mental health support.
Share options, because we want you to grow with us as we scale.
Flexible and hybrid working to help you balance life inside and outside of work.
Access to an electric & plug‑in hybrid car scheme and a company reward/discount platform.
Regular team events and socials (informal, inclusive, no pressure)
Plus a few extra perks that make day-to-day life that little bit easier.

Not sure you tick every box? No worries

We know job adverts can sometimes make great people doubt themselves. If this role sounds exciting and you’ve got most of what we’re after, we’d really love you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Diversity, Inclusion & Fair Opportunities

Holiferm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace.

If you need any adjustments - whether during the application process or at interview - just let us know. We want you to feel comfortable, supported and able to show us your best self.

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday 13th May
Competency interviews & technical assessment: week commencing 18th May
On-site interviews: week commencing 1st June