At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair production machinery and refrigeration systems in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Leading frozen food manufacturer with a modern production facility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on food safety and production efficiency.
- Qualifications: 5 years maintenance engineering experience and strong mechanical/electrical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum | Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
A leading frozen food manufacturing business is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer (multi‑skilled, electrical bias) to join their engineering team at a busy, modern production facility.
The site produces a wide range of high‑volume frozen food products and operates a complex mix of production, packaging and industrial refrigeration systems.
Engineering reliability is critical to maintaining continuous production, strict food safety standards, and temperature‑controlled storage integrity.
This is a practical, fast‑paced engineering role covering both production machinery and large‑scale refrigeration systems, ideal for someone who enjoys varied technical work across mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance.
Shift Pattern
Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production demands.
- Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Overtime available
- Stable Monday‑Friday working pattern
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive engineering environment
- Free onsite parking
- The Environment
This is a high‑volume frozen food manufacturing and cold storage environment, where engineering performance directly impacts production output and product safety.
You will be working across
- Automated production and packing lines
- Industrial refrigeration and freezing systems
- Temperature‑controlled storage and distribution areas
- Factory utilities and site infrastructure
- Key Equipment & Systems
- Production Equipment
- Dumpling production lines
- Meat processing and slicing machinery
- Packaging machines and sealers
- Conveyors and transfer systems
- Weighing systems
- Metal detection systems
- Vacuum and sealing equipment
- Mixers, pumps and motors
- Refrigeration & Cold Storage Systems
- Spiral freezers
- Tunnel freezers
- Blast freezers
- Cold rooms and freezer storage systems
- Refrigeration compressors
- Chillers
- Evaporators and condensers
- Control and monitoring systems
- Site & Utilities
- Air compressors
- Water systems
- Electrical distribution panels
- Factory lighting
- Drainage systems
- General building services
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across production and refrigeration equipment
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns and restore equipment to full operation
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using structured fault‑finding techniques
- Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration and freezing systems
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
- Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of new equipment
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and BRCGS standards
- Carry out general site and facilities maintenance as required
- Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption and maintain output
- Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
About You
This role suits an engineer who is confident working in a fast‑moving production environment and enjoys varied technical challenges across both mechanical and electrical systems.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' maintenance engineering experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
- Hands‑on approach with excellent problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
Desirable Experience
- Food manufacturing experience
- Refrigeration / cold storage systems experience
- F‑Gas qualification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- PLC fault‑finding experience
- Experience with VFDs / inverters
- Welding or fabrication skills
- Why This Role
This is an opportunity to join a busy, modern food production environment where engineering plays a critical role in keeping both production and temperature‑controlled systems operating reliably.
You'll be working on a wide mix of production machinery and industrial refrigeration systems, making this a varied and technically engaging role with genuine responsibility and day‑to‑day impact.
How to Apply
If you're a practical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems and keeping essential systems running, this is a strong long‑term opportunity.
Please send us your up‑to‑date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.
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