At a Glance
- Tasks: Solve problems and improve performance in a busy food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £45,000–£50,000 with consistent working hours and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production performance and equipment reliability.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Keeping production moving means solving problems quickly, preventing the next breakdown and finding smarter ways to improve performance. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to make that impact across a busy food manufacturing environment, taking ownership of maintenance, fault finding and equipment improvements.
You'll work across production and process equipment, combining hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement while helping minimise downtime and maintain high standards across the site.
What’s in it for you:
- £45,000–£50,000 annual salary
- Consistent 2:00pm–10:00pm working hours
- A varied role covering planned maintenance, breakdowns, installations and improvement projects
- The opportunity to influence equipment reliability and production performance
- Hands-on involvement with a broad range of production and process machinery
- The chance to use your technical expertise within an established food manufacturing environment
Your responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer:
- Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
- Repair, maintain and improve production machinery to support reliable site performance
- Deliver equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement projects
- Maintain Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP standards while completing accurate maintenance documentation
- Work closely with Production and Technical teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
What we’re looking for in a Mechanical Engineer:
- Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer with food manufacturing or FMCG experience
- HNC or equivalent electrical qualification, with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read electrical drawings
- Practical experience with welding, fabrication and pneumatic systems
- PLC fault finding and inverter experience
- Experience within meat or food processing, supervisory exposure or a Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous
Working hours: 2:00pm–10:00pm
If you're ready to take ownership of equipment reliability and make a visible difference to production performance, apply for this Mechanical Engineer position today.
Mechanical Engineer in Bristol employer: The Butchers Recruiter
The Butchers Recruiter is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bilston where quality and compliance are at the forefront of our mission. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a team that values integrity and excellence in food safety, while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace that champions your professional journey.
