Maintenance Engineer

Company Overview

I am working with a long-established business within the fresh produce sector. They've grown from a small operation into a forward-thinking organisation that still prides itself on craftsmanship, consistency and teamwork. They're committed to excellence across every part of their operation and they are now looking for the right person to support their next chapter of growth.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and supporting a wide range of on-site machinery to ensure smooth, safe and efficient daily operations. You'll play a key part in preventing downtime, resolving technical issues, and helping drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £57,750
• 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00; peak-season rotation may shift to 09:00-21:00)
• 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days earned through length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Fortnightly pay
• Opportunities for training and development
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Complimentary fresh fruit

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and routine maintenance to keep machinery running at optimum performance
• Respond quickly to breakdowns using strong fault-finding skills, communicating clearly with relevant teams
• Reduce downtime by maintaining equipment to a high standard and identifying opportunities for process improvements
• Liaise with production teams to coordinate maintenance windows for repairs or modifications
• Manage and maintain stock levels of essential spare parts, placing orders when required
• Ensure all engineering tasks follow strict health and safety procedures
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Keep technical knowledge up to date through training, research and best-practice sharing

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or similar operational environment
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or equivalent)
• Strong electrical capability with solid mechanical understanding
• Clear commitment to workplace safety and compliance
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed
• PLC fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge

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