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Maintenance Engineer – Food Industry
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Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
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£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
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5 out of 7 days per week | 40 hours
(Typical shifts: 12:00–21:00 or 13:00–22:00)
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in the food industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business at the heart of a busy operation, helping to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently!
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in minimising downtime across warehouse, conveyor and pick-line operations. You’ll take ownership of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across a range of mechanical and electrical installations at our Waltham Cross site and occasionally support other sites within the M25 area.
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What you’ll be doing
Design and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance for M&E equipment (Box Erector, Print & Apply Labeller, conveyors, Cardboard Baler and Accumulation Conveyor).
Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively.
Provide user support and simple fault-finding guidance for conveyor and pick-line equipment.
Work closely with equipment suppliers to enhance performance and reliability.
Maintain a stock of key spare parts and consumables.
Support warehouse teams with breakdowns on other plant and equipment (e.g. high-speed doors, dock levellers).
Liaise with specialist contractors when required, including refrigeration and electrical services.
Always adhere to Health & Safety and environmental standards.
Provide occasional technical support to other sites within Greater London.
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What we’re looking for
Recognised qualification in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Proven experience maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic and conveyor systems.
Strong electrical fault-finding skills on computer-controlled equipment.
Previous experience within a food production or chilled warehouse environment.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Positive, helpful attitude and a genuine team player.
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Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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What’s in it for you
Annual pay reviews.
20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 25 with service).
Group Personal Pension Plan.
Retail discount membership.
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Health Care Cash Plan.
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Additional company benefits based on service and commitment.
Ready to keep things running at top performance?
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Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career