Maintenace Engineer

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in the UK is seeking proactive Maintenance Engineers to ensure operational efficiency at a pet food production facility. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, responding to breakdowns, and supporting safety compliance. Candidates must have Mechanical and Electrical level 3 experience, as well as a strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and a competitive salary of £45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have both Mechanical and Electrical experience level 3.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Willingness to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily planned and condition-based maintenance on production equipment.
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Assist with project work and contractor management.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical experience level 3

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Coaching and mentoring team members

Environmental and energy-efficient operations

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking multiple proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineers to support the Engineering Team in delivering a robust maintenance program across our pet food production facility. This role is key to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on production equipment.
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns and support production teams to minimize downtime.
• Assist with project work, improvement initiatives, and contractor management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and site standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and safety incidents.
• Support training and development of self and others within the team.
• Promote efficient use of engineering stores and control maintenance costs.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to drive performance and reliability.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and technical documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have both Mechanical and Electrical experience level 3 (Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualifications).

Additional Requirements

• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members, promoting safe working practices.
• Commitment to environmental, ethical, and energy-efficient operations.
• Willingness to lead by example and contribute to a positive site culture.

Employment Details

Permanent full-time role only.

4 on 4 off shift pattern – 12 hour shifts (Days and Nights required).

Rotating shift patterns:
4 Days 0600 - 1800
4 off
4 Nights 1800 - 0600

Compensation

£45,000 per year salary (£20.55 p/h).