Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Job in
Bonnyrigg, Midlothian county, EH19, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Dunraven Recruitment Limited
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing
Location:
West Bromwich Salary: £56,000 to £58,000 Industry: Food Manufacturing Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview) Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:
Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring faults Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs Required Maintenance Engineer
Experience:
Essential
Experience:
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently
Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records Desirable Qualifications &
Experience:
City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification
Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems
Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring
Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections
Experience with RCA and corrective actions
Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment
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