Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in the food sector is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure equipment reliability in their high-speed production facility. You will conduct planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications and experience in food manufacturing environments. This role offers a 3 on 3 off shift pattern (6am-6pm).

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong hands-on fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime and keep production running.
• Support engineering upgrades, line improvements, and optimisation projects.
• Work closely with production colleagues to maintain high equipment performance.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are logged and carried out in line with site quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC, etc.)

Job description

3 on 3 off days only (6am-6pm)

I am working with a global manufacturer within the food sector, supplying well-known brands and retailers nationwide. Their site operates with modern automated systems and a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and consistent product quality. As a growing organisation, we invest in new technology, employee development, and continuous improvement across all areas of production.

Job Overview

They are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to help keep their high-speed production facility running smoothly. In this key role, you will help ensure equipment reliability, support continuous improvement activities, and contribute to maintaining a safe and productive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime and keep production running
• Support engineering upgrades, line improvements, and optimisation projects
• Work closely with production colleagues to maintain high equipment performance
• Ensure maintenance tasks are logged and carried out in line with site quality, safety, and compliance standards

Requirements

• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC, etc.)
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Strong hands-on fault-finding and problem-solving skills

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