Food Maintenance Engineer (boiler/refrigeration experience)

ATA Recruitment; Evesham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Food Maintenance Engineer with boiler and refrigeration expertise for a busy FMCG site. The role involves maintaining critical utility systems with a rolling contract offering £35ph, immediate start, and a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience and relevant mechanical or refrigeration qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Challenging role

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with refrigeration (ammonia), boilers, chillers, pumps, and motors.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and industrial boilers.
• Deliver effective planned and reactive maintenance across plant and utilities.
• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly.

Skills

Refrigeration expertise

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Engineering

HACCP/Food Safety Level 3

Ammonia/BOAS/F-Gas certifications

Job description

Food Maintenance Engineer (Boiler & Refrigeration)

Location: Commutable from Evesham, Cheltenham, Worcester
Contract: 3-6 Month Rolling Contract
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 12hr Days & Nights (6–6)
Rate: £35ph – Outside IR35

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Food Maintenance Engineer with boiler and refrigeration expertise to join a busy FMCG site on a 3-month rolling contract. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving critical utility systems, ensuring production runs smoothly and safely.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, industrial boilers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, and compressed air systems
• Delivering effective planned and reactive maintenance across plant and utilities
• Responding to mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly to support production
• Completing accurate shift reports, emails, and handovers
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and food safety (HACCP) requirements
• Identifying and implementing improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Admin, and Stores teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 5+ years’ experience in FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with refrigeration (ammonia), boilers, chillers, pumps, and motors
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
• A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Engineering
• HACCP/Food Safety Level 3 (beneficial)
• Ammonia/BOAS/F-Gas certifications (beneficial)
• Basic welding/fabrication skills (advantage)

What’s on Offer

• Rolling 3-6 month contract
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – 12hr days & nights (6–6)
• Minimum 42 hours per week
• £35ph – Outside IR35
• Immediate start available

I am looking to speak to talented Food Maintenance Engineers with boiler and refrigeration experience who are seeking a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827 918324 or email your CV to [e-mail], Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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