Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Curborough; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Staffordshire is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role offers an annual salary of £51,000 and includes responsibilities such as managing Planned Preventive Maintenance, resolving breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and strong fault-finding skills. Benefits include life assurance, holiday options, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance (3x salary)

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retail, gym, cycle-to-work

Free staff transport

Qualifications

• Electrically biased with confidence in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in food/FMCG manufacturing is desirable.
• Hands-on approach and a team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM).
• Resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire. Salary: £51,000 + excellent benefits. Shifts: Panama pattern - 12-hour shifts (days & nights, 4 on / 5 off, 5 on / 5 off, 4 on / 4 off). Team: Work within a structured engineering team (3 per shift).

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a leading food manufacturing site in Staffordshire. This role is ideal for engineers with strong fault-finding skills and experience in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) with approximately 90% of workload.
• Attend and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Perform factory start-ups, testing, and technical repairs.
• Support continuous improvement projects as the site continues to expand.
• Work safely across high-pressure systems including steam, refrigeration, and compressed air.
• Collaborate with your team to maintain high levels of uptime and reliability.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (apprentice trained preferred).
• Electrically biased, but confident with both electrical & mechanical systems.
• Experience within food/FMCG manufacturing desirable (transferable industries considered).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and team-focused approach.

What's On Offer

• £51,000 annual salary.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays, plus option to buy extra week.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - remote GP & 24/7 helpline.
• Retail, gym, cycle-to-work & financial discounts.
• Recognition awards, volunteering days & incentives.
• Free staff transport from surrounding areas.
• Ongoing training & development (soft skills + technical upskilling).