Maintenance Engineer Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Salary: Up to £40,040 per annum Dependant on Experience Great Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday Alternating Earlies (06:00 14:00) and Lates (14:00 22:00) Alexander Steele are delighted to be working with a hugely successful food manufacturing business who are seeking a Packing Engineer to join their engineering team.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly automated, well-invested manufacturing site where you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving packing and packaging equipment.
The role combines reactive and planned maintenance with opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and capital investment projects.
Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on packing and packaging equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
Support machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning projects.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the packing area.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring equipment issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and CMMS updates.
Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability and performance.
Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, quality, and hygiene standards at all times.
Requirements Apprentice-trained Multi-Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, or equivalent engineering experience within manufacturing.
Experience maintaining production, packaging, or automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience of both PPM and breakdown maintenance.
Good understanding of health & safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.
Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting operational requirements.
What's on Offer Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus.
Company profit-related bonus scheme.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Employee rewards and benefits platform.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities. xrnqpay
The chance to join a successful business with significant investment plans and a strong engineering culture.
Maintenance Engineer Electrical in Melton Mowbray employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
