Graduate Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Free bacon Fridays

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Harlow, Essex. The role involves hands-on maintenance of production and packaging machinery, offering practical training and opportunities for future progression within a food-manufacturing environment.

You will work with a small team on preventative and reactive maintenance, with a focus on mechanical and electrical aspects and safe, efficient operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Apprentice, graduate or qualified candidate in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in maintenance engineering and hands-on problem solving.
• Willingness to learn electrical fault-finding and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production and packaging machinery.
• Assist with diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain industrial presses, conveyor systems and associated equipment.
• Support day-to-day maintenance of machinery and the wider site.
• Follow maintenance schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Complete machinery start-up checks and ensure procedures are followed.
• Assist with equipment checks and calibration.
• Work closely with production teams to prioritise repairs and minimise disruption.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and food manufacturing hygiene standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Problem solving

Tools

Maintenance practices

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Harlow, Essex. The role involves hands-on maintenance of production and packaging machinery, offering practical training and opportunities for future progression within a food-manufacturing environment.

You will work with a small team on preventative and reactive maintenance, with a focus on mechanical and electrical aspects and safe, efficient operations across the site.