Maintenance Manager (Restaurant/Takeaway Operations)

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Pasta Evangelists Supporting our Takeaway Sites and Restaurants. The Maintenance Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of pasta boilers, chillers and other related equipment. This position requires hands on expertise in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. At Pasta Evangelists, we are passionate about delivering high quality pasta products to our customers. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be an integral part of our mission to maintain food excellence in our sites.

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on pasta boilers and other equipment to ensure optimal functionality and minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, identifying and resolving equipment failures promptly.
• Conduct preventative maintenance schedules to extend the life of the boilers and minimise operational disruptions.
• Monitor the performance of pasta boilers, chillers and make adjustments to improve efficiency, safety, and consistency in production processes.
• Assist in implementing upgrades and modifications to equipment as needed to meet our goals.
• Ensure all work on pasta boilers complies with safety, health, and food industry regulations including chillers.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and part replacements.
• Perform general building maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Repair and maintain facility fixtures, such as doors, lighting, shelving and furniture.
• Address minor plumbing issues, such as leaking pipes within the site.
• Conduct inspections of the sites to identify and repair wear and tear or any hazards.
• Communicate maintenance updates and equipment status to the management teams which requires visit reports emails daily.
• Work closely with the teams to identify recurring issues and train staff on proper equipment usage.
• Coordinate with vendors or service providers for specialised repairs and equipment procurement.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, ideally within the multi site and food & beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of pasta boilers, steam systems, and related mechanical/electrical
• Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance role in a food and beverage
• Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work proactively under pressure and manage time effectively to prioritise urgent
• A passion for the Pasta Evangelists ethos & style.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast moving & diverse team
• Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)