Maintenance Engineer

Sysco GB; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Health cash plan

Discount scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Christmas hamper

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Fairfax Meadow, part of Sysco GB, invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer at the Derby site. Working hours are 16:00–01:00, Monday to Friday, ensuring continuous operation of critical equipment through routine maintenance and timely repairs.

You should bring relevant engineering experience; qualifications are advantageous. The role emphasizes problem-solving, effective communication, and reliability to keep the operation running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering;bachelors or equivalent beneficial.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure continuous operation.
• Carry out repairs to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and service activities.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Working Hours: 16.00 – 01.00, Monday to Friday

Take your Engineering career to the next level with Fairfax Meadow part of Sysco GB. Fairfax Meadow is the UK’s favourite foodservice catering butcher and have been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years. Join us as Maintenance Engineer and help to maintain the continuous running of equipment and machinery through routine maintenance and repairs.

A satisfying role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will need to have relevant engineering experience, together with qualifications is an advantage. It’ll be your engineering ability, positive attitude and problem-solving skills that helps to keep the operation moving on a daily basis. This role will ensure breakdowns are kept to a minimum, and that all fixtures, fittings and equipment are maintained to an agreed standard.

What you bring to the mix

A naturally organised person who prides themselves on their attention to detail, you have everything it takes to succeed with Fairfax Meadow:

A positive attitude and self-motivated.

Good communications skills and confidence to communicate professionally.

Problem-solving skills and the confidence to communicate any issues.

The ability to build relationships with all levels of people.

Ideally, experience in a similar role.

Bags of benefits

The facilities and working environment at our Derby site include benefits such as pension scheme, generous holiday, health cash plan, discount scheme, wellbeing initiatives, Christmas hamper and ongoing training. You’ll also get fantastic discounts from our staff shop.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Fairfax Meadow everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fairfax Meadow and we recognise that Fairfax Meadow can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.