2X Shift Maintenance Engineers

Owen Daniels; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking Maintenance Engineers to join their expanding engineering team. Candidates should have a strong electrical or mechanical maintenance background, preferably in food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £50,000. Engineers will perform planned maintenance and reactive repairs while supporting continuous improvement and reducing downtime.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Salary

Onsite gym

Staff shop

Free onsite parking

Yearly attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/mechanical maintenance background within engineering.
• Experience in maintenance within an engineering environment.
• Understanding of both electrical and mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance.
• Manage workloads via the maintenance board.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Education

ONC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Permanent Position

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 (DOE & qualifications)

Shift Pattern: 3 on / 2 off - 2 on / 3 off, 6am-6pm

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading UK food manufacturer specialising in high-quality beef and meat products for major retailers and food‑service customers. We are looking for two Maintenance Engineers due signification operational growth to join their expanding engineering function.

These role offers a fantastic opportunity for Engineers looking to develop within a high‑performing team. We're looking for strong electrical/mechanical maintenance background within engineering and manufacturing environments, ideally working on food machinery/manufacturing.

About You

• ONC Level 3 (minimum) or BTEC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Understanding of both electrical and mechanical principles (bias in either is acceptable)
• Experience in maintenance within an engineering environment (junior to mid-level)
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not essential
• 17th/18th Edition qualification beneficial but not required

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a wide range of production/packaging machinery
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance and reliability
• Reduce downtime and increase productivity through proactive engineering support
• Manage workloads via the maintenance board, ensuring accurate documentation and completion of worksheets
• Perform mechanical tasks, machine strip‑downs, rebuilds, and general engineering duties

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary - £35,000-£50,000 (DOE)
• Onsite gym
• Staff shop
• Free onsite parking
• Yearly attendance bonus