Job Description
Maintenance & Engineering Lead
Nutriment Natural Treats
Burton-on-Trent & Leicester (multi-site role)
£40,000 – £48,000 depending on experience
Access to company vehicle
Nutriment Natural Treats is a growing manufacturer of natural pet treats supplying retailers and distributors across the UK and internationally.
We are looking for a Maintenance & Engineering Lead to take ownership of equipment reliability across our production sites in Burton and Leicester.
This is a hands-on role with a key focus on introducing structure and improving how maintenance is managed across the business.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of a wide range of production equipment, while building a preventative maintenance system from the ground up.
You will support multiple sites and play a critical role in reducing downtime, improving reliability and supporting production.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance programme across all sites
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repairs
• Maintain and improve a wide range of production equipment including grinders, fillers, forming and clipping machines
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term fixes
• Manage and organise spare parts and critical components
• Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption
• Standardise maintenance practices across sites
• Support installation and setup of new equipment
About You
We are looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem solving and taking ownership of maintenance systems.
You will likely have experience in roles such as:
• Maintenance Engineer
• Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Shift Engineer
• Engineering Supervisor
Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar environments would be highly beneficial.
Skills & Experience
• Strong mechanical skills with experience on production machinery
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Organised and proactive approach to maintenance
Experience implementing preventative maintenance systems would be a strong advantage.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance across a growing business and have a real impact on how operations run day to day.
You will play a key role in improving equipment reliability and building a more structured and efficient maintenance function.
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