We are working with an established and growing food manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK. The site operates a fast-paced production and packaging environment, with a strong focus on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

As Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will report to the Reliability Manager and be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a wide range of production and packaging equipment. Working a rotating shift pattern of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 08:00-16:00 (Monday to Friday, no nights), you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and support wider reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and wants to join a stable, growing business with genuine investment in its engineering team - all without the disruption of night shifts.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Operations teams, ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Apprentice trained (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, including motors, sensors, inverters, conveyors and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Previous experience in food, FMCG or process manufacturing, PLC fault-finding and 18th Edition are all advantageous

The Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary of  £47,000 - £51000 per annum, depending on experience
• Rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday - no night shifts
• Permanent, full-time contract with a stable and growing employer
• Pension scheme
• 24 days Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development, including exposure to continuous improvement methodologies
• Supportive engineering team with genuine investment in equipment and people

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a well-established, family-run precision engineering business that has been trading for over 50 years. The company is consistently busy, producing prototype and one-off components for the defence, aerospace and automotive sectors.

We are looking for a CNC Operator / Programmer to join a small, highly skilled team. You will be programming, setting and running both CNC lathes and mills, moving between turning and milling as the work demands, and producing complex, tight-tolerance parts from drawings.

This role would suit a hands-on CNC engineer from a jobbing, toolroom or prototype background who loves a challenge and takes real pride in the parts they make. No two days are the same, and as part of a close-knit, friendly family business you will be a valued member of the team.

Responsibilities of a CNC Operator / Programmer:

• Program, set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines (Haas)
• Produce prototype and low-volume, high-precision components, including castings work
• Work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances
• Problem-solve with the floor manager and the wider team to get jobs right first time

Skills & Qualifications of a CNC Operator / Programmer:

• Hands-on CNC programming, setting and operating experience on both turning and milling
• A background in jobbing, toolroom, prototype or varied work, rather than high-volume production
• A genuine passion for machining and enjoyment in working things out for yourself
• A team player who will fit into a close-knit, friendly family business
• Experience in defence, aerospace or automotive, or on Haas or Mazak controls, would be a bonus but isn’t essential

Benefits of a CNC Operator / Programmer:

• £19 – £20 per hour depending on experience
• Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30
• Paid overtime, including early weekday starts and Saturday mornings
• Annual pay rise
• Year-end bonus and Christmas bonus
• A secure, long-term, permanent position with a company that’s been going strong for over 50 years

The interview process is a face-to-face interview followed by a half-day practical trial on the shop floor.

If you feel this CNC Operator / Programmer role is right for you, please contact Grace or Emma at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 for more information or click apply.

We are working with a small, established manufacturer producing natural fibre products for the landscaping and erosion control sector. The depot operates a close-knit, hands-on environment with a strong focus on production quality and reliable turnaround for storage and distribution.

This is a great opportunity for a Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative looking for straightforward, physical work as part of a small, supportive team, with an immediate start available on a temporary contract.

You'll be manufacturing and sorting products made from natural coir fibre, including coir mats (approximately 12kg per unit) and Silt Wattles, making them up to size ready for storage and palletisation. Working alongside two existing team members, you'll also provide general depot support, with full training and PPE provided from day one.

This role would suit someone who is physically capable, safety and quality-conscious, and happy with repetitive, labour-intensive work over a sustained period. Whether your background is in warehouse, production or general labouring work, this is a great short-term opportunity to join a friendly team — no forklift licence required.

Responsibilities of a Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative:

• Manufacturing and sorting coir-based products and Silt Wattles
• Making up products to size ready for storage and palletisation
• Lifting and shifting materials as part of daily duties
• Standing for long periods carrying out labour-intensive, repetitive work
• Providing general depot support alongside a small team
• Working safely and maintaining product quality throughout

Skills & Qualifications of a Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative:

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual, repetitive work
• Safety-conscious with a strong attention to quality
• Able to work well independently and as part of a small team
• Calm, hardworking approach, happy to commit to a few months' work
• No forklift licence required

Benefits of a Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative:

• £14.00 per hour
• 3-month temporary contract
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Paid holiday
• Full training and PPE provided
• Small, supportive depot team environment
• Straightforward, hands-on work — no forklift licence needed
• Immediate start available

If you feel this Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative role is right for you, please contact Rebecca at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer – Pumping Equipment

We are working with a specialist engineering business providing nationwide installation, commissioning and servicing of pumping equipment. The company operates a field-based service environment, working across industrial and commercial sites throughout the UK, with a strong focus on technical quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.
This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer looking for variety, nationwide project exposure and strong overtime earning potential, as the business builds out a new two-person Service Team. You'll work alongside a mechanical engineer, carrying out installation, commissioning and servicing of pumping equipment, with work concentrated across North London, Suffolk, Norfolk and the Midlands, alongside occasional travel further afield. Overnight stays will be required from time to time, though jobs are scheduled in advance so you can plan around them. All travel and accommodation costs are covered.
This role would suit a qualified electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on, varied field-based work and is comfortable turning their hand to mechanical tasks alongside electrical ones. It's a great fit for someone who wants strong overtime earnings, structured travel with notice, and the chance to join a growing service team from the ground up.

Responsibilities of an Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer:

•    Installation, commissioning and servicing of pumping equipment at customer sites nationwide
•    Working closely with a mechanical engineer as part of a two-person field service team
•    Carrying out electrical inspection and testing in line with BS7671 requirements
•    Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults on-site
•    Supporting confined space works as part of pump servicing activities
•    Maintaining accurate service, testing and compliance documentation
•    Liaising directly with customers to ensure a high standard of service delivery

Skills & Qualifications of an Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer:

• ECS Gold Card. This is essential! If you don't have this, the company can support you to get one but you must have: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or Maintenance, BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations, AM2/ AM2S / AM2E Assesment (achivement measurement 2), ECS Health, Saftey and Environmental (HSE) Assessment pass

•    Level 3 Initial & Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (City & Guilds preferred)- this is essential 
•    Level 3 C&G Electrical Installations, BS7671:2018 (18th Edition)
•    Physically fit and willing to work in confined spaces alongside electrical duties
•    Comfortable with nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays
•    Desirable: CSCS, Medium Risk Confined Spaces, SSSTS or First Aid (full training provided where required)

Benefits of an Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer:

•    Salary £38,000 - £42,000 (£18.26 - £20.19 per hour), depending on qualifications and experience
•    40-hour contracted week with strong overtime opportunities (typical OTE based on 50-55 hours worked)
•    Weekly pay
•    Overtime premiums up to double time, including weekends and bank holidays
•    All travel expenses and overnight accommodation covered
•    Advance notice of jobs to help you plan ahead
•    Full training provided for relevant additional qualifications

If you feel this Electrical Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Grace Oliver at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working nights and taking ownership of your shift? Working Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts!

Would you like to join a growing food manufacturing business where maintenance is focused on prevention rather than firefighting, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on equipment reliability and site performance?

We are working with a well-established artisan bakery business in Nottingham that has experienced significant growth over recent years. Following the successful launch of a new long-term retail contract, continued investment in production facilities and the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, the business is expanding its engineering team to support a move towards 24-hour production.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a close-knit engineering team on a permanent night shift. Working largely independently during the night operation, you will take ownership of planned maintenance activities, equipment reliability and continuous improvement projects across the site.

Unlike many night shift maintenance roles that are heavily reactive, this position offers a genuine opportunity to focus on preventative maintenance, asset care and engineering improvements. The successful engineer will have the autonomy to organise and prioritise work while being supported by an experienced day engineering team.

This role would suit an electrically biased engineer or a mechanically biased engineer with strong electrical competency, who enjoys responsibility, problem-solving and working within a growing business where engineering is genuinely valued.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across bakery production and packaging equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults when required

• Take ownership of equipment reliability during the night shift

• Support continuous improvement projects and machinery upgrades

• Manage engineering stores, critical spares and asset care activities

• Maintain bakery production equipment and site facilities

• Complete maintenance records and ensure engineering documentation is up to date

• Liaise effectively with production teams and engineering colleagues during shift handovers

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices and machine performance

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent engineering qualification

• Electrical or Mechanical bias considered

• Mechanically biased engineers must be electrically competent

• Minimum of 3 years' maintenance experience within manufacturing or FMCG environments

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance programmes

• Positive, proactive approach to engineering and continuous improvement

• Full right to work in the UK

Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Permanent nights: Monday to Friday, 21:00 – 05:00

• Basic salary: £52,000

• 1 in 5 Saturday cover paid at enhanced rates

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Growing business with significant recent investment

• Stable long-term retail contracts driving continued expansion

• Opportunity to take ownership of engineering activities on nights

• Varied role with a strong focus on preventative maintenance and improvement projects

• Supportive and well-established engineering team

• Long-term career stability within a growing food manufacturing business

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a fast-growing, own-brand tissue-converting manufacturer operating within the FMCG sector, producing toilet tissue, kitchen towel and facial tissue for some of the UK’s biggest retailers. The site runs a 24/7, high-speed converting and packaging environment with a strong focus on reliability, quality and continued investment, and the business is now building a second site nearby to add further capacity. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a stable, expanding employer with a large engineering team around them.

We are looking for 2 enigneer's  these are new roles created by growth, not replacements. Working on a contenental days and nights pattern, you will look after the packaging lines that sit downstream of the converting lines, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wrapping, bundling, case packing, palletising and conveyor equipment. Following an initial training period on days to learn the plant, you will move onto the agreed shift pattern with your salary set from day one, so there are no surprises later on.

The role would suit a multi-skilled engineer with either a mechanical or electrical  bias from a fast-moving manufacturing background such as FMCG, packaging, corrugated or cardboard, textiles or batch-process production. With several engineers joining at the same time, you will be part of a new intake with the chance to shape how the team works, backed by long-serving colleagues who know the plant inside out.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on high-speed packaging line equipment to keep downtime to a minimum
• Respond to breakdowns on wrapping, bundling, case packing, palletising and conveyor systems, diagnosing faults and returning lines to production quickly
• Complete mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, belts, chains and drives, with electrical fault-finding as required
• Work with production teams to improve line performance and reduce repeat faults
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment as the business continues to invest and expand
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow all health and safety and food-contact hygiene standards
• Work as part of a large, mixed-experience engineering team across a 24/7 operation

Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Recognised mechanical or electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent)
• Proven maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment – FMCG, packaging, corrugated, textiles or batch-process backgrounds are particularly well suited
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with the confidence to work on high-speed automated equipment
• Basic electrical competence, with the ability to isolate safely and assist with electrical faults
• Experience of packaging machinery, conveyors or tissue converting is desirable but not essential – full plant training is provided

Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 4on 4 off Nights only
• Shift pattern, will be a continental pattern working 12 hour days and nights, with an initial training period on days
• New roles created by expansion, with a second site opening nearby – long-term stability and growth
• Join a new intake of engineers alongside an experienced, well-established team
• Full training on the plant and packaging equipment, with progression as the business grows
• Overtime available across a 24/7 operation
• Company pension and enhanced holiday entitlement

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Grace Oliver or Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a long-established manufacturer of high-speed CNC machine tools, automation systems and additive manufacturing technology, with a heritage stretching back over 90 years. Continued growth across its UK customer base means the service team is now expanding.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will look after customers across the UK, keeping high-precision machining centres running at their best. The role has a strong mechanical bias and blends servicing and fault-finding with project work on new installations, with full product training provided.

This would suit an engineer from a machine tool background who enjoys variety, independence and life on the road, and wants to work with leading-edge CNC technology. It is a chance to join a stable, growing business that genuinely invests in its people.

Responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer:

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance and service visits at customer sites
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults across the CNC product range
• Completing mechanical and electrical retrofits, including spindle exchanges
• Supporting the installation and set-up of new machinery
• Providing technical support and advice to customers
• Working safely and in line with company procedures and health and safety regulations

Skills & Qualifications of a Field Service Engineer:

• Engineering background within the machine tool industry, covering installation, servicing and maintenance
• Previous experience with a machine tool or lathe manufacturer or agent
• Strong mechanical skills, with some electrical knowledge
• FANUC control experience would be an advantage
• Confident, customer-focused communicator who is comfortable working independently
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays

Benefits of a Field Service Engineer:

• Salary from £47,963 (dependent on experience)
• 36-hour working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company vehicle with private fuel benefit
• Enhanced pension with generous employer contributions
• Private healthcare (family can be added), medical cash plan, life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

If you feel this Field Service Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a well-established food manufacturer operating within the milling sector. The site runs around the clock, combining heavy process machinery with fast-moving packaging lines, and has a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a small, close-knit engineering team. You will split your time between reactive breakdown cover and planned maintenance, keeping both the process plant and packaging lines running at their best.

This role would suit an electrical maintenance engineer from a food, FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing background who enjoys variety. With such a broad mix of equipment there is plenty to test your skills, and as part of a smaller team you will have real ownership of your work.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias:

• Respond quickly to breakdowns, carrying out systematic electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with the CMMS schedule
• Strip down, inspect, repair and rebuild machinery across process and packaging equipment
• Source, order and manage spare parts stock
• Identify and drive continuous improvements to boost efficiency and reliability
• Keep accurate maintenance records and work to high safety, hygiene and environmental standards

Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias:

• HNC/HND or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical or multi-skilled engineering
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, backed by a solid mechanical understanding
• Working knowledge of pneumatics
• Maintenance experience within a fast-moving manufacturing environment, ideally food or FMCG
• A calm, organised approach with good prioritisation under pressure
• Proactive, flexible and keen to find better ways of working

Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias:

• £60,000 basic salary
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company sick pay and life insurance
• EV/ULEV car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias role is right for you, please contact Grace Oliver or Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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You will provide your services in a variety of different environments including car show rooms, offices, shops, and commercial buildings across England and Wales.
While the role based in Cannock the projects are nationally therefore travelling is essential along with the occasional staying away in this role, however you are paid door to door and provided a van full of tools to do the job.

If you are looking for a role where you can work additional hours to boost your income, (or not) and are commercially experienced this is the job for you.

The role of an Industrial / commercial Electrician:

• Installation, upgrades, and maintenance of industrial electrical wiring systems.
• Perform both complex and routine diagnostics for troubleshooting electrical issues, utilising wiring schematics, drawings, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities
• Occasional, machine maintenance or diagnostics.
• Use a variety of testing equipment
• Maintain record of repairs required, parts used and labour time

  
Skills and Qualifications needed for this Industrial / commercial Electrician role:

• Level 3 qualified as a minimum
• 18th edition - Preferable
• ECS Card – preferable
• Test and inspect – Essential
• You must have experience working within an Industrial setting.

The benefits of an Industrial Electrician:

• A basic salary of £35,000  OTE £50000 - £60000
• 40-hour week Monday to Friday paid door to door
• paid overtime time 
• Van, fuel card, & tools.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• 28 days holiday and nest pension.

If you feel this Industrial Electrician’s role is right for you please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment or click apply.
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Maintech recruitment, are an equal opportunities agency and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; If you need any additional assistance with applying for this role please contact the team.
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You will provide your services in a variety of different environments including car show rooms, offices, shops, and commercial buildings across England and Wales.
While the role based in Cannock the projects are nationally therefore travelling is essential along with the occasional staying away in this role, however you are paid door to door and provided a van full of tools to do the job.

If you are looking for a role where you can work additional hours to boost your income, (or not) and are commercially experienced this is the job for you.

The role of an Industrial / commercial Electrician:

• Installation, upgrades, and maintenance of industrial electrical wiring systems.
• Perform both complex and routine diagnostics for troubleshooting electrical issues, utilising wiring schematics, drawings, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities
• Occasional, machine maintenance or diagnostics.
• Use a variety of testing equipment
• Maintain record of repairs required, parts used and labour time

  
Skills and Qualifications needed for this Industrial / commercial Electrician role:

• Level 3 qualified as a minimum
• 18th edition - Preferable
• ECS Card – preferable
• Test and inspect – Essential
• You must have experience working within an Industrial setting.

The benefits of an Industrial Electrician:

• A basic salary of £35,000  OTE £50000 - £60000
• 40-hour week Monday to Friday paid door to door
• paid overtime time 
• Van, fuel card, & tools.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• 28 days holiday and nest pension.

If you feel this Industrial Electrician’s role is right for you please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment or click apply.
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We are working with a well-known food manufacturing business in Leicester, part of a large-scale FMCG operation with a strong reputation in the market. The site runs a large, well-resourced engineering team of over 75 engineers, with continuous improvement genuinely at the heart of how the business operates.

This is a great opportunity for a  Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, carrying out reactive maintenance and PPMs, diagnosing faults and supporting continuous improvement projects across a fast-paced production environment.

It would suit a Elecrtical Maintenance Engineer looking to genuinely develop their career – whether that's building electrical or PLC knowledge, or moving into people or projects management further down the line. With a team of this size, there's real scope for personal development, backed by a business that invests properly in its engineers.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out reactive maintenance and PPMs using a strong mechanical skill set
• Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of breakdowns
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site
• Work efficiently with the production team to minimise downtime
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Minimum Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, BTEC)
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Understanding of SCADA control systems and PLC fault-finding advantageous

Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £59,950
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
• Quarterly bonus incentive
• Company pension of up to 15%
• Full career map and progression routes
• Healthcare benefits, including critical illness cover and market-leading health and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days

If you feel this  Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a large, well-established manufacturing site in Leicester operating within the FMCG and industrial manufacturing sector. The site runs serious, heavy-duty plant – from large industrial boilers and compressors through to conveyors, flow wrappers and robotics – with a strong focus on planned maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a heavy industry background to earn £56,800 on a predominantly Monday to Friday days pattern. You will join an established maintenance team, keeping critical plant running and taking ownership of mechanical improvements that make a real difference to downtime.

The role would suit a hands-on fitter who enjoys working on big kit, takes pride in fixing things properly first time rather than firefighting, and is happy to pass on their experience to trainee fitters and apprentices.

Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to production, responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on heavy plant including boilers, compressors, conveyors and packaging lines
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures
• Identify and implement improvements to reliability, efficiency and downtime
• Manage critical spares with an eye on budget, ensuring the right parts are on the shelf
• Record and compile maintenance data to support planning
• Support and mentor trainee fitters and apprentices, working safely at all times

Skills & Qualifications of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a medium to heavy industry environment – e.g. steel, metals, paper, glass, chemicals, heavy engineering or large-scale manufacturing
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across rotating plant, hydraulics and pneumatics
• A proactive approach to maintenance and a willingness to support less experienced engineers
• PLC knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential

Benefits of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• £56,800 per annum (including shift pay)
• Monday to Friday days, with occasional nights and weekend cover
• Join an established maintenance team with trainees and apprentices to support
• Varied, heavy-duty plant with real scope to drive improvements
• Company pension
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking

If you feel this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Grace Oliver or Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a leading UK food manufacturing business, home to one of the country's best-known snack brands, operating within a high-volume FMCG production environment. The site is a highly automated facility undergoing a major investment programme worth several million pounds over the next three years, reinforcing an already strong focus on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement. The engineering team is well established and structured, with a proactive, planned approach to maintenance rather than a reactive one.

This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a forward-thinking engineering team on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, working across high-speed production and packaging lines. The successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, support root cause analysis and play a key role in driving plant reliability as the site's investment programme continues to roll out.

This role would suit an apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer who wants to be part of a well-invested, process-driven FMCG environment during a genuine period of growth, helping to shape strong engineering teams and processes for the future, with real opportunities for training, development and career progression.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production and packaging equipment
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems
• Support root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
• Work closely with production teams to ensure efficient machine performance
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems

Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Engineering (Electrical bias preferred)
• Apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-speed production environments
• Strong fault-finding ability across electrical and mechanical systems
• PLC fault-finding and SCADA experience advantageous

Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Basic salary: £57,294.07 – with overtime and bonus, most engineers earn circa £65,000
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
• Quarterly bonus incentive
• Up to 15% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Structured training and career development programme
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux Or Grace Oliver at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

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