Brewery Maintenance Engineer – Profit Share & Medical

JW Lees Brewery; Middleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical cover with BUPA

Stakeholder pension scheme

Discount in managed pubs, inns andhot

BenefitHub discounts

Annual service recognition

Job summary

JW Lees Brewery is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at Middleton. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across brewing, packaging and site services equipment, driving reliability and efficiency while collaborating with production to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Brewing/manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong fault-finding on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Proactive, works well under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging and production equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors and gearboxes.
• Support continuous improvement to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with fabrication and installation work when required.
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Reliability improvement

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Pumps

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Valves

Process equipment

Job description

JW Lees Brewery is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at Middleton. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across brewing, packaging and site services equipment, driving reliability and efficiency while collaborating with production to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to high standards.