Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Brewery

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Vacancy - Middleton - £35,000 plus profit share bonus, BUPA, Team Member discount

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a our Engineering Team at JW Lees Brewery. This hands‑on role in a fast‑paced production environment involves carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging, and site services equipment, while supporting site performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Working as part of a small team with site‑wide responsibility, the successful candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong fault‑finding skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, and committed to maintaining high standards within a business that values engineering expertise and long‑term development.

• Ongoing investment in equipment, training and engineering development
• Supportive team environment where engineering input and ideas are valued
• Competitive pay
• Private medical cover with BUPA
• Profit share
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to Benefit Hub offering online and high street discounts
• Discount in all our managed pubs, inns and hotels
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Yearly service recognition

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging and production equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, pipework and production machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assist with fabrication, welding and installation work when required.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations across site.
• Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Previous experience within a brewery, food, beverage or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and breakdown maintenance experience.
• Experience with pumps, pneumatics, conveyors, valves and process equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑moving production environment.
• Recognised engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship.

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
• Recognised time‑served engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.
• IOSH or relevant Health & Safety training.
  
  Experience with in FMCG, brewing or automated manufacturing environments.