The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and emergency repair of production machinery, utilities, and site infrastructure. The role requires a strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety compliance, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous production.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and packaging equipment
Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete effective emergency repairs
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic PLC faults
Maintain cold storage, blast freezing equipment, boilers, air compressors and refrigeration systems
Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety, hygiene and legal standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records and support internal and external audits
Coordinate and supervise external contractors working on siteCandidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and reliable maintenance professional with experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Essential skills and experience:
Mechanical or electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing or food production
Refrigeration knowledge, including cold rooms and freezers (F-Gas systems such as R404A / R448A preferred)
Experience maintaining boilers and compressed air systems
Basic PLC knowledge (Siemens or Mitsubishi preferred)
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Good communication and teamwork skillsDesirable qualifications:
Level 2/3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Electrical Installation qualification (18th Edition)
F-Gas certification
Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
Mandarin language skills (advantageous but not essential)Additional Information
Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or provide on-call support when required
This is a fully on-site role within a food manufacturing environmentWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £42,000 per year
Full-time, permanent position
Secure role within a growing manufacturing business
Supportive working environment with opportunities for development