Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 49,187 - 53,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Healthcare cash-back plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Subsidised products and services

Shareholder opportunity

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our client’s largest production facility in Blagdon, Somerset. You will ensure site equipment operates efficiently, lead incident response, and uphold GMP and food safety standards during maintenance activities.

You will develop equipment performance and reliability while sharing expertise with colleagues, including multi-skilled mechanical and electrical work and PLC awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer.
• An appropriate engineering qualification.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines preferred.
• PLC experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of asset care through best practices and technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Manage site assets using the CMMS system, ensuring effective planning of maintenance activities.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices for staff, contractors, and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Mechanical & electrical

Health & safety

PLC experience

FMCG experience desirable

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Blagdon

Our client is an independent British business dedicated to producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream for both their own brand and major UK retailers. Operating from multiple dairies and logistics centres across Somerset and Devon, they employ over 1,700 staff and contribute to more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt market.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Skilled Engineer to join our client's largest production facility. In this role, you will ensure that all site equipment operates efficiently and effectively. You will take a lead role in managing situations that could impact business operations, safety, environmental standards, or asset performance. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality by implementing suitable controls and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) during maintenance activities. You will also use your problem‑solving skills to detect and eliminate faults, inefficiencies, and abnormalities in machine operations. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing equipment performance and reliability while sharing your expertise with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of asset care through best practices and technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Manage site assets using the CMMS system, ensuring effective planning of maintenance activities.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices for staff, contractors, and visitors.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer.
• An appropriate engineering qualification.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production is desirable but not essential.
• Preferably multi‑skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• PLC experience would be an advantage.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £49,187 (potential to increase to over £53,800 for multi‑skilled engineers).
• Bonus: £250 annual discretionary bonus.
• Holidays: 22 days holiday + competitive holiday allowance.
• Pension: 7% pension plan (non‑contributory).

Additional Benefits

• Life cover.
• Healthcare cash‑back plan.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Subsidised products and services.
• Preferential rates with company partners.
• Opportunity to become a company shareholder.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth.

Shifts

• Four on, four off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
• 12‑hour shifts.