Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00 (rotating days and nights)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading food manufacturer, committed to producing high-quality, sustainable and organic food products.
With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and responsible food production, the business operates across multiple European markets and has a growing portfolio of well-established food brands.

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at a busy food manufacturing site.
Working as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and continuous operation of production machinery, utilities and engineering systems throughout your shift.
The role will involve a combination of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response, fault finding and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on minimising production downtime and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and Health & Safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and solving complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, minimising production downtime.
 
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with agreed maintenance schedules.
 
* Complete and accurately record all planned and reactive maintenance activities through the CMMS.
 
* Ensure food safety and quality remain a priority during all engineering activities.
 
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, energy efficiency and overall plant performance.
 
* Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
* Ensure site facilities and utilities remain electrically and mechanically safe.
 
* Support and control contractors, including the use of Permits to Work.
 
* Contribute to internal hygiene audits and continuous improvement of audit performance.
 
* Work in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and engineering standards.
Benefits
 
* Competitive salary
 
* Structured (phone number removed) shift pattern providing a consistent working rota.
 
* Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
 
* Access to Grocery Aid
 
* Pension Scheme
 
* Life Assurance
 
* Opportunity for ongoing technical and personal development.
Requirements
 
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent).
 
* Minimum 2 years' engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
 
* Strong multi-skilled engineering background.
 
* Experience with both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
 
* Good mechanical maintenance and fabrication skills.
 
* Experience working with planned maintenance systems / CMMS.
 
* Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
 
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
 
* Logical and structured approach to diagnosing engineering issues.
 
* Experience with in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
 
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and engage with colleagues across the business.
If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with FMCG or food manufacturing experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a progressive engineering environment apply here