Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to ensure operational performance at their production facility. The role involves carrying out maintenance tasks, responding to machinery breakdowns, and supporting factory improvement projects. This is an exciting opportunity for proactive engineers looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £46k

Ongoing training and development

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally in food or FMCG.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance across food production machinery.
• Quickly respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and factory development projects.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment in the Northallerton area?

We’re hiring a proactive and reliable engineer to join a dynamic and growing team at a leading UK food manufacturer. This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping a world-class production facility running at its best.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of food production machinery
  
  
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to reduce downtime
  
  
• Working closely with production teams to maintain peak operational performance
  
  
• Supporting continuous improvement and factory development projects
  
  
• Assisting with equipment installation and commissioning
  
  
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with food safety and hygiene standards
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role – food or FMCG background ideal
  
  
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills (including pneumatics and hydraulics)
  
  
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  
• Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed
  
  
• Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or similar) desirable, but practical experience equally valued
  
  

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £46k and benefits package
  
  
• Full-time, permanent role Monday to Friday (7am–5pm, with a rota for 1 in 5 weekend cover if required)
  
  
• Ongoing training and development
  
  
• A supportive, team-oriented environment in a business with big ambitions
  
  

If you thrive in a fast-moving setting and take pride in maintaining high standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.