Maintenance engineer

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer


Clean Food Group (CFG) is a UK-based food tech business developing sustainable, functional oils and fats through fermentation. Our proprietary platform enables the production of high-value speciality oils and fats - drop-in solutions for food, cosmetics, and other industries. With facilities ranging from pilot to 1,000,000L capacity, we are scaling rapidly towards commercialisation.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to manage maintenance and engineering operations at our commercial plant in Knowsley, Liverpool.

The role is based on site at our commercial plant in Knowsley, Liverpool.


Role Overview

To lead the maintenance and engineering functions across our fermentation and processing facility, reporting into the Head of Manufacturing Technology. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment and utilities, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors and implementing a robust maintenance management system.

This is a hands-on role that requires mechanical and welding expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to plan and deliver maintenance activities in a high-performing production environment.


You will be responsible for: