Our client is a fast-growing UK food manufacturing business operating within the health-focused convenience food sector. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and customer experience, they produce fresh, ready-to-eat meal solutions designed to support modern lifestyles and everyday nutrition.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-performing food manufacturing environment on a days-only shift pattern.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining site reliability, supporting production performance, and contributing to ongoing improvements across a modern manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production machinery and site equipment.
* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, helping to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across a range of automated equipment.
* Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and food quality.
* Train and support operators on the safe and effective use of machinery.
* Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance, and engineering documentation.
* Work closely with production and hygiene teams to ensure food safety and operational standards are upheld.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
* 18th Edition qualification.
* Strong experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
* Good electrical fault-finding skills, including experience with PLC systems.
* Experience working with three-phase systems, drives, motors, automation, and control equipment.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working with food manufacturing machinery.
* Knowledge of ovens, heat sealers, check weighers, pumps, motors, AC/DC drives, and LV systems.
* PAT testing and electrical compliance knowledge.
* Previous experience supporting operator training or machine-user best practice.
* Strong documentation and compliance awareness within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary.
* Days-only 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
* 10% bonus.
* Private medical insurance.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Twice-yearly bonus scheme.
* 50% meal discount.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Financial wellbeing platform with mental health support.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.