Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kingdom People; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Eastleigh. This role involves maintaining production assets, driving improvements, and working within a close-knit engineering team. Candidates should have strong multiskilled backgrounds, including mechanical and electrical systems, and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance experience across mechanical and electrical systems.
• FMCG experience working under pressure to demanding timelines.
• Current right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve a food manufacturing facility.
• Carry out planned maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous site improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Maintenance Engineering

Pneumatics

Welding

Troubleshooting

IT Systems

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Core Hours Mon-Fri 8am to 4.30pm

Flexibility to cover shift engineers on leave/sick. Up to GBP45,000 basic salary plus overtime/time off in lieu.

GENUINELY EXCITING ROLE! CHANCE TO BE INVOLVED WITH PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES, FUTURE CAPEX PROJECTS, MENTORING / SUPPORTING OTHER TEAM MEMBERS, ALL UNDER THE WING OF AN EXPERIENCED, PASSIONATE AND DRIVEN MANAGER.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong multiskilled background looking for a new challenge, autonomy, and a genuine desire to drive improvements? Based in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, we are seeking a permanent and proactive engineer to maintain and improve a food manufacturing facility, ensuring production assets are in excellent condition and supporting continuous site improvements.

More about the role: Join a close-knit Engineering team, working on breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance to reduce downtime and act strategically. You should have extensive maintenance experience across mechanical and electrical systems, including pneumatics, motor drives, some welding, and troubleshooting various breakdown scenarios. The role is multiskilled with a mechanical bias, but we seek a well-skilled maintenance professional capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What do I need?

• Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineering competency and confidence
• FMCG experience working under pressure to demanding timelines
• Flexible approach to shift cover for holidays or sick leave
• Good understanding of pneumatics, fitting, welding, and fault finding
• Comfortable with IT systems and CMMS
• Team player who can also provide leadership when needed

Current right to work in the UK and ability to commute to Eastleigh are essential.

Why join this company? This well-established organization, part of a supportive group, values integrity, responsibility, and collaboration. You will be part of a business that encourages initiative and continuous improvement, where your experience is valued and your voice heard.

If you'd like to learn more, please contact Neil Williams at Kingdom People on (phone number removed). We are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.