Maintenance Engineer

Kandhu Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Slough is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This position focuses on planned preventative maintenance and supporting production through effective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification, at least 5 years of experience, and strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. The role is night-based, working on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, and offers a competitive salary of £50,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Maintenance Engineer role.
• Strong awareness of HSE standards and safe working practices.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to reduce production impact.
• Calibrate and check instruments for accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Teamwork

Independent working

PLC experience

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £50,000
Location: Slough
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am (Nights)

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and well-established food manufacturing business based in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to work nights within a high-performing engineering team, supporting production through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to reduce production impact
• Perform routine servicing, maintenance and fitting of new parts
• Identify root causes of failures and implement long‑term corrective actions
• Calibrate and check instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Communicate effectively with production teams, engineers and managers across shifts
• Complete all engineering documentation and shift reports accurately
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities
• Recommend and implement plant and process improvements to improve efficiency, quality and throughput
• Work across different areas of the bakery as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised engineering qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Maintenance Engineer role
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and principles
• PLC experience within a bakery or food manufacturing environment is essential
• Strong awareness of HSE standards and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a night shift pattern