Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £45,000 + benefits | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm | 45 hours/week
Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing production facility with real career progression potential.
The Role:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working in a multi-skilled role with a 70/30 mechanical to electrical bias (or vice versa, depending on your strength). You'll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance on a range of machinery including pumps, hydrocoolers, and cooking vessels.
Typical Duties Include:
* Responding to equipment breakdowns and conducting fault diagnosis
* Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
* Mechanical repairs including work on hydraulics, pneumatics, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and chains
* Electrical tasks including working with 3-phase systems, motor testing, sensors, relays, and invertors
* Involvement in process improvement and contributing to maintenance schedules
Desirable Experience & Skills:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* Mechanical and/or electrical background
* PLC fault finding (preferably Mitsubishi)
* Welding and light machining
* Previous experience in food production or fast-paced manufacturing is a bonus
* Ex-Forces or international candidates with valid UK work rights welcome
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary of £45,000
* 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Health and wellness support via ‘Help at Hand'
* Retail, food, and gym discounts via employee perks platform
* Overtime available
* Clear path to progression (e.g. into supervisory or operations roles)
Interview Process:
* Stage 1: Virtual interview covering background and technical competency
* Stage 2: On-site interview and tour (PPE required)
This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to join a tight-knit engineering team where your input matters. You'll work closely with an experienced manager who values team players and is ready to delegate and support your growth.
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