Maintenance Engineer (FTC)
Location: North Cornwall | Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until August 2026 | Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date) | Shift Pattern: 3-on / 3-off (days & nights)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state‑of‑the‑art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front‑line engineering role within a high‑care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues
- Maintaining and fault‑finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation
- Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities
- Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system
- Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience
You’ll be well suited to this role if you:
- Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time‑served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.
- Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation
- Enjoy a hands‑on role, working both indoors and outdoors
- Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience)
- Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed
- Are comfortable using computerised maintenance and reporting systems
What’s on Offer:
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Autonomous and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)
- 24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app
- Life assurance up to 4x salary
- Discounted branded products
- Free on‑site parking
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits
