Maintenance Engineer

MILO Recruit Ltd; Gatley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the Cheadle area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient equipment operation. The successful candidate will perform both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal applicants should possess at least an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in a similar environment. This role offers a competitive salary package along with ongoing training and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to work in a well-established company

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance and PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out repairs.
• Support installation and modification of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Identify areas for improvement in equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate performance reports.
• Collaborate with production teams and management.
• Assist in training production staff on equipment use.

Skills

Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cheadle / Gatley / Wythenshawe areas

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - 12 hour shifts (2 days 2 nights)

Company Overview

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. We pride ourselves on producing top-tier food products while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. We are looking for dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our dynamic team at our Manchester manufacturing plant.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all production equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and safely within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure machinery runs efficiently.
• Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Machinery Installation & Modification: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and modifications to existing equipment in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and adhere to HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance records, including maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance, downtime, and completed maintenance tasks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, other engineers, and management to address issues, support production targets, and optimize machinery performance.
• Training & Development: Assist in training production and junior engineering staff on equipment use, routine maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable but not essential).

Experience

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance, including PLC fault-finding, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Skills

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a well-established company within a growing industry.
• Employee benefits.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing food manufacturing business, please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role.