Our client is a leading manufacturer renowned for supporting household British bread brands throughout the county.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing site. You will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by carrying out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance, whilst supporting ongoing improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal plant performance and compliance with safety and legal standards

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, including 3-phase motors, pneumatics, control systems, and steam plant

• Use Maximo system for logging maintenance tasks, materials, and PPM/PdM

• Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCA) and cross-department collaboration

• Respond swiftly to plant stoppages and participate in a call-out rota

• Conduct regular inspections and self-audits across the site

• Monitor external contractors to ensure compliance with site safety procedures

• Contribute to safe, clean, and efficient operation of the maintenance department

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification

• Previous experience in a maintenance role within a food, drink, or FMCG environment

• Knowledge of H&S requirements in an operational setting

• Strong mechanical skills: bearings, chains, belts, couplings

• Electrical competence: 3-phase motors, PLC interfaces, control systems

• Familiarity with pneumatic systems, compressed air, and steam systems

• Computer literate and able to use maintenance management systems

• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable, with a strong focus on customer service

Desirable Skills:

• Food safety awareness

• RCA (Root Cause Analysis) experience

• Experience using Maximo or similar maintenance systems

• Experience sharing best practices in food manufacturing environments

Benefits Include:

• Opportunity to work in a well-established, safety-focused operation

• Strong focus on training, development, and continuous improvement

• Participation in a collaborative and experienced engineering team

• Involvement in a proactive safety-first culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.