Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Job in
West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Dunraven Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing
Location:
West Bromwich
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: 3 Months Contract
Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights
Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview) – Immediate Start
Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities- Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift
- Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently
- Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction
- Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels
- Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
- Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring faults
- Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures
- Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken
- Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations
- Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service
- Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS
- Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication
- Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT
- Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience
- Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
- Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently
- Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps
- Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring
- Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records
- City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification
- Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification
- Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems
- Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring
- Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections
- Experience with RCA and corrective actions
- Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA
- Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment
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