Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Elvington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturer in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth production operations. This role involves working with electrical, mechanical, and automated systems in a clean manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and an engineering qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 plus a £1,500 sign-on bonus, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

£1,500 sign-on bonus

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Pension

Life assurance

Staff shop discounts

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Essential experience in food manufacturing or a clean, high-care environment.
• Ability to work with electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Must stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and fault finding.
• Work as part of a skilled team to keep production running smoothly.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of motors

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of sensors

Familiarity with CMMS systems

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

£55,000 + £1,500 Sign-On Bonus + Benefits

Looking for a fresh challenge in a clean, high-spec manufacturing environment? Here's your chance to join a respected manufacturer that invests in its people and its plant. They're even offering a £1,500 bonus in your first month's pay to welcome you on board.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be part of a skilled team keeping production running smoothly, from planned maintenance and fault finding to continuous improvement projects. You'll work across electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, so every shift offers something different.

An electrical bias would be ideal, but we're open to strong multi-skilled engineers who can stay calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, clean manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience in food manufacturing or a clean, high-care environment (essential)
• Working knowledge of motors, pneumatics, and sensors
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and safe working practices

Benefits

• £55,000 salary plus £1,500 sign-on bonus
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern, days & nights. Half the year off!
• Pension, life assurance, and staff shop discounts
• Ongoing training and career development within a well-run engineering team

Please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. All applications will receive a response. If you would like a conversation to hear more about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Sam.

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