Maintenance Engineer

Company Overview

I am working with a long-established business within the fresh produce sector. They've grown from a small operation into a forward-thinking organisation that still prides itself on craftsmanship, consistency and teamwork. They're committed to excellence across every part of their operation and they are now looking for the right person to support their next chapter of growth.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and supporting a wide range of on-site machinery to ensure smooth, safe and efficient daily operations. You'll play a key part in preventing downtime, resolving technical issues, and helping drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Benefits

Annual salary of £57,750
4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00; peak-season rotation may shift to 09:00-21:00)
22.5 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days earned through length of service
Company pension scheme
Fortnightly pay
Opportunities for training and development
Discretionary Christmas bonus
Free onsite parking
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary fresh fruitResponsibilities

Carry out planned, preventative and routine maintenance to keep machinery running at optimum performance
Respond quickly to breakdowns using strong fault-finding skills, communicating clearly with relevant teams
Reduce downtime by maintaining equipment to a high standard and identifying opportunities for process improvements
Liaise with production teams to coordinate maintenance windows for repairs or modifications
Manage and maintain stock levels of essential spare parts, placing orders when required
Ensure all engineering tasks follow strict health and safety procedures
Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
Keep technical knowledge up to date through training, research and best-practice sharingRequirements

Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or similar operational environment
Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or equivalent)
Strong electrical capability with solid mechanical understanding
Clear commitment to workplace safety and compliance
Excellent diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience using CMMS systems
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed
PLC fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge

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