Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Durham
Salary: Up to £50,000
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30am/7:30am – 3:00pm

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• Monday to Friday days-based shift pattern
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Career progression opportunities within a well-established food manufacturer
• Recognition and reward programme

Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Act as the lead engineer on site, providing day-to-day technical guidance and support to the engineering team (no direct reports).
• Ensure machinery is operating safely, efficiently, and to the required production standards.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and equipment health checks.
• Order, fit, and replace components and spare parts as required.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to improve equipment reliability and site performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine efficiency and reduce recurring faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete quality inspections on all engineering work.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene across the site.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

Essential:

• Maintenance Engineer with recognised electrical qualifications.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or similar production environment.
• Ability to prioritise planned maintenance alongside reactive breakdowns.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently while leading engineering activities on shift.

Desired:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and equipment reliability techniques.