Maintenance Engineer

First Recruitment Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Brighton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a temp-to-perm position, where your mechanical and electrical expertise will be crucial. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing factory equipment, ensuring high standards of food safety and product quality. With a focus on proactive problem-solving and collaboration, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a company that values safety, quality, and innovation in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

24/7 NHS-approved GP telephone support

Access to employee discount platform

Specialist medical assistance hotline

Weekly pay

Gym discounts

24/7 mental health crisis support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong mechanical and electrical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair factory equipment, focusing on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults to minimize downtime and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Experience with food production machinery

Basic welding and fabrication skills

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Brighton

Salary:

£23.60 per hour

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical expertise and offers a temp-to-perm opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
2. Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
3. Perform preventative maintenance to enhance efficiency.
4. Support food safety and product quality standards.
5. Collaborate with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Skills & Experience

1. Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
2. Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.
3. Basic welding and fabrication skills are advantageous.
4. Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.

Candidate Profile

1. Safety-conscious and quality-focused.
2. Proactive problem solver with strong technical skills.
3. Effective communicator and team player.
4. Adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Information

Working with First Recruitment as a temporary worker provides exposure to various industries and flexible hours. Benefits include:

• 24/7 NHS-approved GP telephone support and prescription services
• Access to the UK's largest employee discount platform
• Specialist medical assistance hotline
• Weekly pay
• Gym discounts
• 24/7 mental health crisis support and counselling

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services acts as an employment business for this role.