Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring production equipment and site facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a hands-on role where you will support both planned and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of food production machinery
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete repairs or component replacements

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with health, safety, and food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times
• Support statutory and regulatory inspections and ensure equipment compliance

• Work closely with production teams to optimise machinery performance and reliability
• Support correct machine setup and maintenance of production tools (e.g., blades/knives)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new equipment

• Support wider site maintenance requirements beyond production equipment
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure smooth delivery of maintenance activities

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including breakdowns, repairs, and servicing
• Manage and update spare parts and inventory records

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer role (ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent), though strong practical experience will be considered
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience supporting contractors or external engineers on site

Hours

• 4 on 4 off pattern, 12 hour shifts from 6am - 6pm

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