Maintenance Engineer; FTC

Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Location:

North Cornwall

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract – until August 2026
Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date)
Shift Pattern: 3-on / 3-off (days & nights)

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front-line engineering role within a high-care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced FMCG environment and wants exposure to both preventative and reactive maintenance in a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues

* Maintaining and fault-finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation

* Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities

* Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system

* Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience
You’ll be well suited to this role if you:

* Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time-served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.

* Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation

* Enjoy a hands-on role, working both indoors and outdoors

* Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)

* Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed

* Are comfortable using computerised maintenance and reporting systems
What’s on

Offer:

* Quarterly bonus scheme

* Autonomous and inclusive working environment

* Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally

* Enhanced employer pension contributions

* Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)

* 24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app

* Life assurance up to 4x salary

* Discounted branded products

* Free on-site parking

* Subsidised staff restaurant

* Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits
Apply now for more information and immediate review