If you are a skilled engineer who would a change of direction, there are always excellent food jobs on offer in the FMCG sector of the food industry.

The UK has struggled to produce enough skilled electrical and mechanical engineers over the last decade due to lack of apprenticeships. Whilst this means that it can now be quite difficult to recruit skilled engineers it also means that engineer's salaries are excellent and there are always opportunities for engineers looking for food jobs.

If you are an electrical engineer or a mechanical engineer or if you are multi-skilled you can bring many different important skills to this area of industry. If you have previously worked as part of a team providing reactive maintenance on large industrial equipment or perhaps have PLC skills on different types of processors you would fit into the food sector perfectly.

Most skilled engineers who work in the food industry have been in their jobs for many years and with the number of skilled engineers needed in the food industry growing every year, more engineers are needed. If you have the right skills, have a look at the available jobs in your area, you might be surprised at the number of positions available.