Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food manufacturing business in England is looking for electrical and mechanical engineers to join its high-performing maintenance team. The role involves proactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and participating in improvement projects. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering, and previous food industry experience is not a prerequisite. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop new skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Experience in planned maintenance and engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance to a high standard.
• Find long-term solutions for recurring engineering issues.
• Participate in upgrade and installation projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Looking for an engineering role where you can develop new skills and have opportunities to further you career? Opportunity to be part of an established, growing food business continues to invest in both its site and its people.

Previous food experience isn't required and we're looking for electrical and mechanical engineers to join a high-performing maintenance team.

The site is easily commutable from Doncaster, Pontefract and Goole.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (1530 - 1430, 1430 - 2330)

About the Role:

Based at a large, fast‑paced food manufacturing business you will be part of a multiskilled engineering team responsible for all planned and reactive maintenance across the site.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, your key responsibilities include :

• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruptions to production.
• Ensuring all planned maintenance is carried out to a high standard.
• Proactively looking for long‑term engineering solutions to recurring issues, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Getting involved in upgrade and installation projects.

About You:

You’ll need to be apprentice trained (or have equivalent experience) and hold NVQ Level 3 or above in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Our client is open on industry background, but you will need to demonstrate…