STORES & COMPLIANCE ENGINEER
Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Stores & Compliance Engineer on behalf of a respected and established client in the food sector, based in Witham, Essex. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working within a busy engineering department that supports production-critical processes.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing stock management, maintenance scheduling, and compliance activities within the engineering function. This is a hands-on hybrid role combining engineering support with inventory control and compliance monitoring of critical control points (CCPs) such as metal detectors and weighing systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on key production line equipment, including CCPs.
* Manage and maintain engineering stores: ordering, tracking, and replenishing stock.
* Use the CMMS system to record stock levels, values, and maintenance schedules.
* Assist in resolving technical issues related to production equipment.
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company and legislative standards.
* Liaise with production and operations teams to align priorities.
* Adhere to health & safety policies and champion best practices across the department.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance audits.
* Contribute to training and knowledge sharing with apprentices and junior team members.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Previous engineering or compliance experience in a food or FMCG environment.
* Knowledge of critical control points and factory processes.
* Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems (PPM, PM, RM).
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
* Competency using CMMS or similar stock/maintenance tracking software.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Desirable: HACCP training, time-served maintenance or quality background, A-Level education or equivalent.
Location:
Based on site at a modern food production facility in Witham, Essex.
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 18:00 or 10:00 - 19:00 (can be flexible)
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Stable and secure permanent role
* Opportunity to develop within a growing engineering team
* Ongoing training and development support
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a variety of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, and HR & Finance. We take pride in building strong working relationships with local employers and candidates