Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £48000 Shift Pattern: Double days no weekends Company Overview: We are a leading food manufacturing company with a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. We pride ourselves on producing top-tier food products while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. We are looking for dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our dynamic team at our manufacturing plant. Job Purpose: The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all production equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and safely within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. Key Responsibilities: * Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure machinery runs efficiently. * Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimize production downtime. * Machinery Installation & Modification: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and modifications to existing equipment in compliance with regulatory standards. * Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and adhere to HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards. * Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance records, including maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance, downtime, and completed maintenance tasks. * Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, other engineers, and management to address issues, support production targets, and optimize machinery performance. * Training & Development: Assist in training production and junior engineering staff on equipment use, routine maintenance procedures, and safety protocols. Skills & Experience Required: * Qualifications: * Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent. * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable but not essential). * Experience: * Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a food manufacturing environment * Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance, including PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics. * Skills: * Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations Benefits: * Competitive salary package and pension scheme. * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. * Opportunity to work in a well-established company within a growing industry. * Employee benefits How to Apply: If you are a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing food manufacturing business, please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role