Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Frampton on Severn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a proactive Maintenance Engineer based in Frampton on Severn. The role is vital for ensuring reliable operations at flour milling sites, requiring strong mechanical and electrical skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance and a relevant engineering qualification. This position entails day-to-day maintenance, supporting planned schedules, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance of production equipment.
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG (desirable but not essential).
• Exposure to PLCs and diagnostics (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on milling and production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with the Senior Maintenance Engineer and team to implement maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.
• Participate in a 1-in-3 call-out rota for out-of-hours support.

Skills

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills

Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Basic PC skills and familiarity with maintenance systems

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Location: Frampton on Severn (with occasional travel to Tetbury)

About the Role:

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Our client is seeking a proactive and multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and performance of plant and equipment across two flour milling sites. Based primarily at Frampton on Severn, you’ll play a key role in reducing downtime, supporting site improvements, and maintaining a safe, efficient food manufacturing environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience:

• Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance of production equipment.
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG (desirable but not essential).
• Exposure to PLCs and diagnostics (desirable).

Skills:

• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic PC skills and familiarity with maintenance systems (desirable).

Qualifications:

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (apprenticeship, college, or equivalent).

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on milling and production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with the Senior Maintenance Engineer and team to implement maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.
• Participate in a 1-in-3 call-out rota for out-of-hours support.

Apply Now.

Join a company that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Submit your application today and help keep our client’s operations running at their best.