Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Market Weighton to maintain and repair equipment within a food manufacturing site. Responsibilities include delivering preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates possess a relevant engineering qualification and hands-on experience in food manufacturing. The position offers a salary of £40k and benefits such as 28 days holiday and a contributory pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Contributory pension

Weekend flexibility

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• 16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent required.
• NEBOSH/IOSH and food hygiene qualification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing breakdowns quickly.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisation

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

A good food manufacturing site is seeking a hands‑on Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to keep production running smoothly. You’ll maintain, repair and optimise machinery while supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S standards
• Maintain accurate records and assist senior management as required
• Flexible approach with on‑call duties during peak periods

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
• Hands‑on experience in food manufacturing
• 16th/17th/18th Edition or equivalent
• Strong problem‑solving, organisation and communication skills

Desirable

• NEBOSH/IOSH, food hygiene qualification
• Previous experience in a food production engineering role

Benefits

• Monday to Friday with weekend flexibility
• 28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (worked in lieu)
• Contributory pension
• Salary: £40k

Maintenance Engineer • Market Weighton, ENG, GB