Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Why Join Us

At Melton we’re at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing and are searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Location:

Melton Mowbray
Salary: £50,900 – £56,900 (including shift allowances, DOE)
Welcome bonus: £2,500 (paid in first week’s salary)
Shift pattern: 12‑hour – 7:00 – 7:00 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues and safety risks.

• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free parking on site

• Qualified to a minimum of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by practical experience
• Proven technical expertise within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
• Strong problem‑solving capability, with experience in root‑cause analysis of technical issues
• Proficient in key systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book and SAP Planned Maintenance
• Competent in risk assessment and change control processes, ensuring compliance and safe working practices
• Experienced in leading root‑cause analysis and fault‑finding investigations to drive sustainable improvements

• Fault find and problem solve on a broad range of equipment in a variety of situations
• Effectively deliver maintenance activities to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment
• Take part in risk assessments and formulation of method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity
• Identify parts for the purchasing of goods and services where necessary to conclude work
• Fix breakdowns in a timely manner during the shift timeframe
• Level one problem solving, including component failure analysis
• Maintain detailed entry into Atlas of all breakdowns and known jobs

• Work alongside 130,000+ associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
• Access world‑class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package