At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on high-speed food production and packaging equipment.
- Company: Join a leading UK food manufacturer with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: 4 on 4 off shift pattern offers great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring food safety and efficiency.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering; strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
Location: Nottingham
We are working with a leading UK food manufacturing business operating one of the country’s largest chilled and bakery production networks, supplying major retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The site is a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing facility with a strong focus on reliability, food safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team working a 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) shift pattern. You will be responsible for supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across high-speed food production and packaging equipment in a highly automated environment. The engineering function plays a key role in ensuring production uptime and product quality, with strong emphasis on fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. The business has a strong culture of internal progression and long-term career development.
Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across machinery and plant
- Work on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, inverters and control panels
- Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
- Support planned maintenance during scheduled downtime and quieter production periods
- Assist with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across site equipment
- Ensure all maintenance activity is completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards
- Work collaboratively with production teams to maintain efficiency and uptime
Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)
- Strong electrical fault-finding experience (motors, drives, PLC interrogation advantageous)
- Solid mechanical maintenance experience
- Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production environments
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based engineering team
- Understanding of continuous improvement and reliability practices (desirable)
Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights)
- Career progression and internal development opportunities
- Strong training and upskilling culture
- Employee Assistance Programme (health and wellbeing support)
- Retail and hospitality discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Long-term career stability within a major UK food manufacturer
If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
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Maintenance Engineer 19567 in Nottingham employer: Maintech Recruitment LTD
Join a thriving food manufacturing business in Daventry, where your skills as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary of £48,000, you will play a crucial role in maintaining production efficiency while enjoying a balanced Monday to Friday schedule. This company not only prioritises employee growth but also fosters a commitment to safety and quality, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
