Food Plant Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift

Axion Recruitment Limited; Swan Green; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Knutsford, UK site. The role covers planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment within a food manufacturing environment, working 06:00–16:00 on all-day shifts.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, ensure documentation is up to date, and drive improvements to production efficiency. Relevant experience in food manufacturing and a solid knowledge of machinery and safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience in the food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Strong understanding of machinery and systems.
• Apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• Electrical regulations knowledge (IEE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdowns and prioritise with production management.
• Improve plant/equipment through continuous improvement projects.
• Suggest ideas to improve efficiency.
• Maintain plant/equipment and complete maintenance paperwork.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform reasonable tasks requested by management.
• Maintain buildings, services and utilities.
• Conduct fault finding and root cause analysis.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Food industry experience

Health & safety knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship background

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Knutsford, UK site. The role covers planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment within a food manufacturing environment, working 06:00–16:00 on all-day shifts.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, ensure documentation is up to date, and drive improvements to production efficiency. Relevant experience in food manufacturing and a solid knowledge of machinery and safety regulations are essential.