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