Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations and tackle equipment breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a BTEC/C&G in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in a similar role. Competitive pay and training opportunities are offered in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training & career development opportunities

Competitive pay and great benefits

Job security

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a similar maintenance role is essential.
• Competence working with electricity and carrying out electrical work safely is required.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in food manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tackle equipment breakdowns and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Carry out preventative maintenance for smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BTEC/C&G in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturer with sites across the UK and Ireland, employing over 5,000 people, and supplying high-quality beef, lamb, and pork to retailers and foodservice providers worldwide. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and growth, it offers exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's driving excellence in the global food industry.

You'll be working Monday to Friday during the day, with lots of overtime available!

What you'll do

• Tackle equipment breakdowns head-on and keep downtime to a minimum
• Carry out preventative maintenance that ensures smooth operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical challenges with confidence
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment

What we're looking for

• A BTEC/C&G in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• 18th Edition training (advantageous)
• Post-apprenticeship experience in food manufacturing or previous work in a food production environment (desirable)
• Proven work experience in a similar maintenance role (essential)
• Competence working with electricity and carrying out electrical work safely
• Strong experience in problem-solving and troubleshooting electrical issues through to resolution
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• A keen eye for detail, commitment, and the ability to take responsibility in a safety-first environment

Why join us

• Be part of a forward-thinking food manufacturing company where your expertise makes a real impact
• Ongoing training & career development opportunities
• Competitive pay, great benefits, and job security
• A workplace that values teamwork, safety, and innovation

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and become the go-to expert who keeps our production lines running at their best, we want to hear from you!