Maintenance Engineer
4 on 4 off (Night Shift)
Company Overview
I am recruiting for a well-established and respected leader in the food production industry, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and partners across the UK. They are known for investing in people, innovation, and continuous improvement, this business operates in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with a strong focus on product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Job Summary
They are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to support site operations and ensure maximum equipment availability. Working on a 4 on 4 off permanent night shift, you will play a key role in planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production machinery and automated systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team within a stable and growing organisation.
Benefits
1. Company pension scheme
2. Ongoing training and development
3. Excellent working environment with long-term career prospects
4. Free on-site parking
5. Employee wellbeing support and benefits
Key Responsibilities
6. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
7. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults across production and packaging equipment
8. Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability
9. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and contribute to asset care strategies
10. Liaise with production and operations teams to minimise disruption and maximise output
11. Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards at all times
12. Participate in root cause analysis and long-term solutions for recurring issues
13. Contribute to engineering projects and equipment upgrades when required
Requirements
14. Time-served engineer with a recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, etc.)
15. Strong multi-skilled background (electrical bias preferred, but not essential)
16. Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or food/FMCG environment
17. Good working knowledge of automated production lines, conveyors, packaging machinery, and associated systems
18. Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens/Allen Bradley advantageous)
19. Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
20. Team player with strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset
21. Flexible and reliable, with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges