Maintenance Engineer

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturer in Brighton. This role involves maintaining and repairing factory equipment with strong mechanical and electrical expertise. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing. The position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

24/7 NHS approved GP support

Employee discount platform

Weekly pay

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Safety-focused and quality-driven.
• Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.
• Support food safety and product quality standards.
• Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Experience with food production machinery

Basic welding skills

Tools

Conveyors

Mixers

Fillers

Checkweighers

Job description

Location: Brighton

Salary: GBP23.60 – GBP28.00 per hour

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. If you have strong mechanical and electrical expertise and are looking for a temp to perm role in a fast–paced environment, this opportunity could be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.
• Support food safety and product quality standards.
• Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.

What We're Looking For

• Safety–focused and quality–driven professional.
• Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Adaptable to a fast–paced production environment.

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

• 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services
• Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform
• Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
• Weekly pay
• Hundreds of gym discounts
• 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment.