Maintenance Engineer

Hrgo-Recruitment

Beaminster

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive engineering and production팀

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer in Beaminster to ensure safe, efficient operation of production machinery and systems. You will handle planned and reactive maintenance, minimizing downtime and supporting food safety standards.

The role requires time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 with 2+ years in manufacturing, plus CMMS experience. It operates a 4,5,5 rolling shift (07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00) within a fast-paced food site.

Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
Minimum 2 years' engineering experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
Multi-skilled engineering experience.
Strong mechanical maintenance and fabrication skills.
Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance.
Experience using planned maintenance systems/CMMS.
Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and structured approach.
Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge or experience of Continuous Improvement or Lean methodologies.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues across Engineering and Production.
Proactive, reliable and able to take personal responsibility.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to breakdowns quickly.
Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
Knowledge of IFS and food safety standards.
Experience working with production and packing equipment.
Knowledge of food manufacturing operations.
Experience working within a shift-based production environment.
Experience of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Respond quickly and effectively to plant breakdowns, faults and quality issues
Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with the agreed schedule
Complete both planned and reactive maintenance records using the CMMS
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime
Monitor plant and equipment condition to identify and prevent potential failures
Ensure all machinery, facilities and utilities are maintained in a safe condition
Support the achievement of food safety and quality standards
Complete preventative maintenance tasks on time and within agreed costs
Support internal hygiene audits and contribute to continuous improvement
Work with the Engineering Manager and wider team on engineering and improvement projects
Identify opportunities to improve equipment productivity, efficiency and energy usage
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the engineering workshop
Ensure site facilities and utilities remain electrically and mechanically safe
Manage contractors and follow Permit to Work procedures where required
Ensure compliance with IFS and Organic Certification standards
Follow all food safety, quality and health & safety procedures
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support operational requirements
Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Mechanical maintenance

Fabrication skills

Planned & reactive maintenance

CMMS

Lean methodologies

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Production equipment

Shift work

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Salary: GBP18.49 - GBP25.88 per hour

Job Title: Shift Maintenance Engineer

Location: Beaminster

Pay Rate: £18.49 per hour + 40% shift premium (£25.88 per hour)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, working a 4, 5, 5 rolling shift pattern

About the Role

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing operation. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, offering long-term stability and development for the right candidate.

As a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of production machinery, utilities, and engineering systems across the site. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns and helping to minimise production downtime.

Role Summary

Working as part of the Engineering team, you will respond quickly to machinery breakdowns, carry out preventative maintenance, monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and productivity.

Food safety, quality and health & safety are central to the role, and all engineering activities must be carried out in line with site standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Respond quickly and effectively to plant breakdowns, faults and quality issues
Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with the agreed schedule
Complete both planned and reactive maintenance records using the CMMS
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime
Monitor plant and equipment condition to identify and prevent potential failures
Ensure all machinery, facilities and utilities are maintained in a safe condition
Support the achievement of food safety and quality standards
Complete preventative maintenance tasks on time and within agreed costs
Support internal hygiene audits and contribute to continuous improvement
Work with the Engineering Manager and wider team on engineering and improvement projects
Identify opportunities to improve equipment productivity, efficiency and energy usage
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the engineering workshop
Ensure site facilities and utilities remain electrically and mechanically safe
Manage contractors and follow Permit to Work procedures where required
Ensure compliance with IFS and Organic Certification standards
Follow all food safety, quality and health & safety procedures
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support operational requirements
Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business

What We’re Looking For

Time-served apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
Minimum 2 years' engineering experience within a production or manufacturing environment
Multi-skilled engineering experience
Strong mechanical maintenance and fabrication skills
Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance
Experience using planned maintenance systems/CMMS
Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and structured approach
Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Knowledge or experience of Continuous Improvement or Lean methodologies
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively with colleagues across Engineering and Production
Proactive, reliable and able to take personal responsibility
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to breakdowns quickly
Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Knowledge of IFS and food safety standards
Experience working with production and packing equipment
Knowledge of food manufacturing operations
Experience working within a shift-based production environment
Experience of continuous improvement initiatives

This is a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where engineering reliability, food safety and quality are essential.

You will work a 4, 5, 5 rolling shift pattern, covering both day and night shifts:

Day shift: 07:00–19:00

Night shift: 19:00–07:00

Appropriate PPE will be provided, including food-grade coats, mop caps, beard snoods where required, hi-vis clothing in warehouse areas, safety footwear and eye protection.

What’s on Offer