We are working with a specialist food manufacturing business developing plant-led ingredients and bespoke menu solutions for major foodservice brands, food manufacturers and recipe kit providers. Operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation, product quality and collaborative customer partnerships.
The site is a high-speed food production and packaging operation with continued investment in both plant capability and people development. Engineering plays a key role in maintaining product quality, operational reliability and continuous improvement across the site.
This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a structured engineering team working a Sunday to Tuesday / Wednesday shift pattern. You will be responsible for maintaining high-speed food production, packaging machinery and site services, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to project and improvement activity.
This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, combining hands-on fault finding with continuous improvement, project work and long-term career development within a supportive business culture.
Responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:
Carry out planned preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance across high-speed food production and packaging equipment
Support refurbishment, installation, modification and upgrade of plant, machinery and site services
Diagnose and repair faults across electrical and mechanical systems
Carry out electrical installation work, modification projects and process improvements
Fault find and modify PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and control panels
Carry out routine mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance activity
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency and uptime
Work closely with the Engineering Manager to support a positive and proactive engineering culture
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site standards
Skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification
City & Guilds, ONC or HNC in Engineering desirable
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
18th Edition desirable
Experience working within food manufacturing or fast-paced FMCG environments
Strong working knowledge of PLC systems, control panels, HMIs and SCADA systems
Experience working on high-speed food production and packaging machinery
Good understanding of electrical isolation procedures and electrical safety standards
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive maintenance mindset
Benefits of a maintenance engineer:
Competitive salary
Sunday to Tuesday / Wednesday shift pattern
8% contributory pension (5% employee contribution)
28 days holiday, increasing with service
Additional service-related holiday awards at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years
Life assurance up to 3x salary
Employee Assistance Programme
High street discount platform
Membership to The Company Shop
Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers and team-building events
Training and recognised development courses
Clear internal progression opportunities with a promote-from-within culture
Good transport links and free onsite parking
If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year