Maintenance Engineer

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support and maintain a site with modern automated machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who can hit the ground running, contribute to continuous improvement, and work as part of a well-established engineering team.

You will be working alongside a team of engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, and playing a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability across the operation.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdowns

• Maintain and repair automated and conveyor-based machinery

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• Diagnose and fault-find on both mechanical and electrical systems

• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations

• Work efficiently to minimise downtime and support production targets

Electrical (approx. 40%):

• Fault finding on sensors, relays, motors

• Experience with single and three-phase systems

• PLC fault finding (inputs/outputs, not programming)

Mechanical (approx. 60%):

• Bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes

• Pneumatics

• Welding and basic machining

Machinery Experience:

• Conveyors (mechanical & electrical)

• Palletisers

• Automated sortation systems

• Apprentice trained or time-served engineer

• Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution

• Strong conveyor experience is essential

• Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible with shift patterns

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ex-forces candidates welcomed

• Overseas-trained engineers considered on a case-by-case basis (excellent English required)

Rotating shifts:

• Week 1: 6am 2pm

• Week 2: 6am 2pm

• Week 3: 2pm 10pm

• Week 4: 6pm 2am

Plus one 8-hour Sunday shift every 4 weeks
42 hours per week

• Salary: £46,473.96

• Overtime paid at time and a quarter (limited requirement)

• 20 days holiday, increasing annually up to 25 days

• Market-leading family leave policies

• Employee assistance programme with wellbeing support

• Retail and online discount benefits