Maintenance Technician; food processing industry

Overview

Maintenance Technician required for a food processing and manufacturing industry based in East London
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The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous food manufacturing operations.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on food production machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic automation issues
• Ensure equipment complies with food safety, hygiene, and safety standards
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues during production runs
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Support facility maintenance (lighting, plumbing, compressed air, etc.)

• Experience in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance preferred
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Ability to follow safety, food hygiene, and quality procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Overtime may be required
• Must be willing and able to work night shifts occasionally

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.