Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Chorley is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced food production environment. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Employee benefits package

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering within food production.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on production lines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Fault-Finding

Electrical Fault-Finding

Problem-Solving

Education

NVQ

HNC

Job description

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Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in Chorley, in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer.

Operating as part of a wider group, the company is a key player in the food production sector, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and food service providers. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain its position as an industry leader.

After significant investment in 2025 they are keen to employ a further 2 multiskilled Engineer to join their team.

Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Engineer working on a 4 Day shift pattern (mixture of 8 & 12 hours), you will be a crucial part of our client's operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is your opportunity.

This is what you'll be doing.

• Conducting both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation

The experience you'll bring to the team.

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a fast paced manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repair skills
• A proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting

And this is what you'll get in return.

• Salary of up to £45,000 dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee benefits package.
• On-site parking.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.