Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-Time | Permanent

Newtown, Powys

Pitman Shift

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a successful Food Manufacturing business based in Newtown, Powys. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of site machinery and equipment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production reliability by carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and implementing effective solutions across mechanical and electrical systems.

• Maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs
• Supporting installation, improvement, and development projects
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety, and food industry standards
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve site performance

The successful Maintenance Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience with in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar production environment would be advantageous
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

• Company pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plans
• Enhanced family leave