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A large food manufacturer are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This Maintenance Engineer role offers a rotating 4 on 4 off shift pattern, strong earnings potential, and hands-on, multi-skilled work in a fast-paced, technically engaging FMCG environment. If preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement energise you, the Maintenance Engineer position will feel like a genuinely rewarding fit.
4 on 4 off days & nights
Salary £41500 to £49,500 plus Benefits
What You Will Do:
– Lead your team during breakdowns, applying practical engineering judgement to get equipment running safely and quickly.
– Carry out maintenance in line with PPM schedules and ensure corrective actions are completed efficiently.
– Respond to breakdowns across multiple areas, identifying likely root causes and recommending improvements to prevent repeat issues.
– Communicate with the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and partner with operations to minimise production disruption.
– Follow site hygiene and engineering standards, supporting a safe, compliant environment at all times.
– Use the CMMS system to log and complete jobs, manage spare parts requests, and support timely reporting of any relevant Health, Safety, Animal Welfare, and Environmental matters.
What You Will Bring:
– An advanced engineering apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines, plus solid engineering experience, ideally within manufacturing.
– Confidence with process machinery and basic fault finding techniques, supported by mechanical fitting experience.
– Familiarity with maintenance best practice, including corrective and preventative maintenance ways of working.
– A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task in a timeline-driven environment.
– A desire to contribute positively to continuous improvement, including mentoring colleagues where needed.
This Maintenance Engineer role supports this company’s ambition to deliver an integrated, high-quality supply chain for customers every day. With operations processing up to 1.7 million birds per week and a major investment in technology and equipment, this Maintenance Engineer position helps drive reliable performance, strong hygiene standards, and continuous improvement across the factory.
Location:
Telford, Shropshire, where this Maintenance Engineer role is based on a factory site within a noisy and refrigerated production environment.
Interested?:
If the Maintenance Engineer role sounds like the next step in our engineering journey, apply now and take the opportunity to join a team where quality, safety, and engineering excellence genuinely matter.
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