Junior Maintenance Engineer

A large food manufacturer are seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join their team. If you have hands on experience running technical machinery, conducting basic maintenance and can read engineering drawings and you want to gain hands-on engineering experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, supported by strong training and a clear progression path. Enjoy a secure role with a long-term future, shift allowances, and a benefits package designed to help you thrive day and night.

Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off Days & Nights- 12 hour shifts. 

What You Will Do:

- Carry out maintenance work according to the schedule and complete effective corrective actions when issues arise.

- Respond quickly to breakdowns in the designated area, helping identify root causes and suggesting improvements to reduce repeat downtime.

- Communicate unscheduled downtime to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work closely with operations to keep disruption to a minimum.

- Follow engineering standards and strict hygiene practices to support safe, reliable production.

- Maintain a safe working environment by escalating Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental concerns promptly.

- Support inspections, measurements, routine parts replacement and raise stock and non-stock request forms when needed.

What You Will Bring:

- Machine minder or technical operator experience, or a genuine willingness to learn quickly in an engineering setting.

- A positive, self-motivated attitude with confidence working to timelines in a dynamic factory environment.

- Practical capability to operate within an FMCG factory and follow procedures consistently, especially around hygiene and safety.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

This Junior Maintenance Engineer role sits at the heart of factory performance, helping this company maintain smooth output, protect product quality, and minimise plant downtime. By keeping preventative maintenance on track and responding effectively to breakdowns, you will support the wider aim of delivering reliable operations across the supply chain, with a consistent focus on health, safety and continuous improvement.

Location:

The Junior Maintenance Engineer role is based at the Brackley site in the UK.

Interested?:

If you are ready to build real engineering experience and take the next step with a supportive, career-focused Junior Maintenance Engineer opportunity, apply now and start the conversation with the hiring team.

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