Maintenance Engineer

The Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic start-up at the forefront of the food industry, dedicated to creating innovative chilled products for an expanding consumer base. With a commitment to nutritious and delicious food, this business is seeking a talented Maintenance Engineer to become an integral part of their journey as they scale their operations and enhance their production capabilities. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of their production machinery. You’ll be hands-on, responsible for conducting planned preventative maintenance and addressing any reactive maintenance needs that arise. Your expertise will be vital in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, minimizing downtime, and keeping their production lines running smoothly. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with the production teams to quickly resolve equipment challenges and ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations. You will also assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. Your innovative mindset will enable you to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization, helping the business deliver exceptional products to their customers. Accurate record-keeping of maintenance activities will also be part of your responsibilities, ensuring operations run efficiently. The Person This role is ideal for a skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience in food manufacturing or FMCG. You should possess a strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot complex machinery effectively. A solid understanding of food safety standards and health regulations is essential, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A proactive approach and keen attention to detail will set you apart, as will your strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you’re ready to contribute to an amazing food brand and apply your maintenance engineering skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you Reach out to Kimia at 0345 2600 737 or 07700 137 110 to learn more. Ref: L6806 Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process. Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.