Food Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 8%

Bonus Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Discount scheme for more than 500 Stor

23 Days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to sustain and optimise food production equipment within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and install new machinery to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires NVQ 3/ONC/HNC in engineering (electrical or mechanical) and a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3/ONC/HNC in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience of root cause analysis and fault-finding on food production equipment.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food production equipment and machinery to industry standards.
• Carry out root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues in production and processing.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on food manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install and commission new food manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to safety measures in all tasks performed.
• Provide support to production and maintenance teams to ensure efficient operations of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Fault finding

Food manufacturing machinery

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

Safety & quality

Under pressure

Education

NVQ level 3/ONC/HNC in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to sustain and optimise food production equipment within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and install new machinery to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires NVQ 3/ONC/HNC in engineering (electrical or mechanical) and a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.