Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our busy food manufacturing team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production equipment and ensuring our facility operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

This is a hands-on role working closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults
• Complete preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
• Minimise production downtime through effective fault finding and repairs
• Assist with installation, commissioning and improvement of equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety and efficiency
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and food safety requirements
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to support daily operations

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Engineering or mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals
• A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns
• Relevant engineering qualification or trade certification is preferred