Maintenance Engineer

We're hiring a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at our modern brewery site in Blandford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer / shift engineer looking for a stable, long-term role with no night shifts, strong benefits, and genuine career development.

The rewards and benefits you'll get:

• £42,000 per year


• Annual profit share bonus


• Monday-Friday shifts (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) - No nights


• Permanent, secure position


• Company discounts + drink allowance


• Free on-site gym


• Full induction and training programme


• Career progression opportunities


• Work for a Sunday Times Best Places to Work employer


• Pension scheme + health benefits

What you'll do as Shift Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance


• Maintain and repair mechanical systems (steam, compressed air, hydraulics, cooling, water systems)


• Ensure compliance with engineering standards (PSSR, LOLER)


• Complete calibration schedules and regulatory checks


• Support continuous improvement and reduce downtime


• Diagnose faults quickly to maintain production


• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS / IT systems


• Promote health & safety best practice on site

The skills and experience you'll need - Mechanical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience (FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing)


• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent)


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Steam systems
  
  
  • Hydraulics
  
  
  • Compressed air
  
  
  • Cooling systems
  
  
  • Water systems
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of engineering compliance (PSSR, LOLER)


• Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and manage workload


• Good IT skills (MS Office / maintenance systems)


• Team player with a proactive approach

About Us - Hall & Woodhouse:

Hall & Woodhouse is a leading independent brewery, family-owned for seven generations. We operate a portfolio of high-quality pubs across the South of England and a state-of-the art brewing facility in Blandford.

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