Mechanical repair maintenance engineer

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Engineer / Maintenance and Repair Engineer to join our production and factory team.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical repair and maintenance, with a focus on ensuring the functionality and reliability of the production and operation equipment. With less of an electrical bias.

Working Monday to Friday (afternoon shifts 2pm till 10:15pm), 40-hours per week.

Own transport essential to get to and from the site, as there are no bus or train links available, and site location is out in the middle of rural countryside.

£35,000 to £40,000 Basic Annual Salary.

Full-time permanent position, you will be required to supply proof of right to work and qualifications at application stage prior to interview.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular maintenance checks on machinery and equipment to maximise production targets, as well as electrical engineering work.
• Repairing and servicing rollers, conveyers, and line machines to ensure production output is maintained.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues, service and maintain and ensure that planned maintenance is scheduled with minimal disruption.
• Interpret schematics to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
• Perform tasks as required for equipment repairs and modifications.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.

Essential Requirement:

• Mechanical appliance and or factory machine repair and maintenance training (essential).

Preferred Requirements (any of the following):

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – City & Guilds 2382-22.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 completed.
• Inspection & Testing qualification – City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent).
• ECS/JIB Gold Card Electrician.
• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Competence working on control panels, MCCs, motors, drives, and production line equipment.

Preferred Health, Safety and Compliance Experience (if you have them):

• Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) and Permit to Work experience.
• Manual Handling and Working at Height.
• Food Safety Level 2 (manufacturing) or willingness to complete.
• Good understanding of hygiene, GMP and working in high-care food areas.

Additional Desirable Transferable Skills (if you have them):

• PLC and control systems fault-finding experience.
• Ammonia or refrigeration plant awareness (or similar refrigerant safety training).
• ATEX / hazardous area awareness or CompEx (site dependent).
• First Aid at Work.

This is a hands-on role supporting maintenance, fault finding, and installation work across production, packaging, and cold storage areas.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking