At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment to keep things running smoothly.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturer with a strong focus on employee development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, staff discounts, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be the go-to engineer, making a real difference in a dynamic production environment.
- Qualifications: Electrical qualifications and experience in maintenance are essential.
Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Durham
Salary: Up to £50,000
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30am/7:30am - 3:00pm
Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £50,000
- Monday to Friday days-based shift pattern
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Career progression opportunities within a well-established food manufacturer
- Recognition and reward programme
Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and site equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
- Act as the lead engineer on site, providing day-to-day technical guidance and support to the engineering team (no direct reports).
- Ensure machinery is operating safely, efficiently, and to the required production standards.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and equipment health checks.
- Order, fit, and replace components and spare parts as required.
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager to improve equipment reliability and site performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine efficiency and reduce recurring faults.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete quality inspections on all engineering work.
- Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene across the site.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements
Essential
- Maintenance Engineer with recognised electrical qualifications.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent) is essential.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or similar production environment.
- Ability to prioritise planned maintenance alongside reactive breakdowns.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Ability to work independently while leading engineering activities on shift.
Desired
- Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and equipment reliability techniques
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Maintenance Engineer in North East employer: Dunraven Recruitment Ltd
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer at our long-established FMCG manufacturing facility in Driffield, you will benefit from a competitive salary and a clear progression path to leadership roles. Our modern production environment, coupled with a supportive engineering team and management structure, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and employee growth, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer in North East
Electrical Qualifications
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Electrical Fault-Finding
Mechanical Fault-Finding
Maintenance Experience
Food Manufacturing Experience
Communication Skills
