Maintenance engineer (ftc)

Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Location: North Cornwall
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Salary: GBP 55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date)
Shift Pattern: 3:on / 3:off (days and nights)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state:of:the:art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front:line engineering role within a high:care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader.

You ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands:on, fast:paced FMCG environment and wants exposure to both preventative and reactive maintenance in a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities
Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues
Maintaining and fault:finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation

Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities

Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system

Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience

You ll be well suited to this role if you:

Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time:served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.

Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation

Enjoy a hands:on role, working both indoors and outdoors

Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)

Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed

Are comfortable using computerised maintenance and reporting systems

What s on Offer:
Quarterly bonus scheme
Autonomous and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)

24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Discounted branded products

Free on:site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits

Apply now for more information and immediate review.