Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a fully skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our high‑performance engineering team in a fast‑paced food production environment. You will provide technical support across all manufacturing and packaging lines, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults safely and promptly.
• Support line optimisation and process improvement initiatives to boost OEE.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational targets.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records in the CMMS system.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.

Required profile

• Time‑served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled engineering).
• Proven experience in a fast‑moving, semi‑automated manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage or FMCG.
• Ability to work on a continental shift pattern, including nights and weekends.
• Strong diagnostic, fault‑finding and communication skills.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems knowledge
• Electrical fault finding
• PLC‑controlled equipment
• DAF plant operations
• Gas safety certification
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased)
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Continuous Improvement methodology
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) usage

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• On‑site role with free meals
• Refer‑a‑Friend scheme
• In‑house training and career development opportunities, nationally and internationally
• Inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace