Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £45,000 + benefits | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm | 45 hours/week

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing production facility with real career progression potential.

The Role:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be working in a multi-skilled role with a 70/30 mechanical to electrical bias (or vice versa, depending on your strength). You''ll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance on a range of machinery including pumps, hydrocoolers, and cooking vessels.

Typical Duties Include:

• Responding to equipment breakdowns and conducting fault diagnosis

• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks

• Mechanical repairs including work on hydraulics, pneumatics, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and chains

• Electrical tasks including working with 3-phase systems, motor testing, sensors, relays, and invertors

• Involvement in process improvement and contributing to maintenance schedules

Desirable Experience & Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

• Mechanical and/or electrical background

• PLC fault finding (preferably Mitsubishi)

• Welding and light machining

• Previous experience in food production or fast-paced manufacturing is a bonus

• Ex-Forces or international candidates with valid UK work rights welcome

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Health and wellness support via ‘Help at Hand’

• Retail, food, and gym discounts via employee perks platform

• Overtime available

• Clear path to progression (e.g. into supervisory or operations roles)

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Virtual interview covering background and technical competency

• Stage 2: On-site interview and tour (PPE required)

This is more than a job — it''s an opportunity to join a tight-knit engineering team where your input matters. You’ll work closely with an experienced manager who values team players and is ready to delegate and support your growth.