Day Shift Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food production business in Bourne is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a stable day shift role (Sunday to Thursday). You will respond to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and work on both mechanical and electrical systems. Previous experience in maintenance is preferred. This role offers a clean environment and modern equipment in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Responding to breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Supporting site projects to improve plant efficiency.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Hands-on approach

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety focus

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Sunday to Thursday)
Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Sector: Fresh Food Production / High-Care Manufacturing

Tired of nights or rotating shifts?
Here's a genuine day shift role with a stable, growing food production business. This is your chance to work with modern kit, in a clean environment, alongside a down-to-earth and experienced team.

The Opportunity

You'll be a key part of the site engineering team, helping keep production lines running efficiently. The site is well-invested, uses a mix of automation and traditional machinery, and supplies major UK customers with fresh, high-quality products.

What you'll be doing:

• Responding to breakdowns and keeping downtime to a minimum
• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance across production equipment
• Working on mechanical and electrical systems including conveyors, packaging machinery, and basic automation
• Supporting site projects and ongoing improvements to plant efficiency
• Communicating clearly with production and technical teams

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a maintenance or engineering role (ideally within manufacturing or FMCG)
• A hands-on approach and strong fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical systems
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety and reliability
• Engineering qualifications are a bonus, but not essential - experience matters most

Apply Now

To learn more or apply, send your CV to or call 07483 112048 for a confidential chat.