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Maintenance Engineer - Food
Salary: Up to £39,500 basic (approx. £45k OTE)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:00am-3:00/4:30pm (regular overtime available)
Holidays: 25 days including bank holidays
Overtime: 1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays
Pension: 3/5%
Contracted Hours: 40 hrs/week (average +6 hrs overtime)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced Food operation. You will support both reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of critical machinery.
This is a hands-on engineering role requiring solid mechanical and electrical competence, with routine exposure to hydraulics and pneumatics and occasional PLC fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production equipment
Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Operate following strict H&S procedures
Undertake basic PLC fault finding (Allen Bradley & Mitsubishi-rarely required)
Ensure equipment uptime and efficient production flow
Complete maintenance documentation and support continuous improvement
Skills & Qualifications
18th Edition (essential)
Strong mechanical/electrical skills
Experience in Food or FMCG environments preferred
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Training & Progression
Refresher training provided (must have core skills already)
Progression opportunities available for those who want to develop
Why Apply?
Competitive basic salary with strong earning potential
Day shifts - no nights
Regular overtime, occasional Saturdays
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