Maintenance Engineer

JW Lees Brewery; Middleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical cover with BUPA

Stakeholder pension scheme

Discount in managed pubs, inns andhot

BenefitHub discounts

Annual service recognition

Job summary

JW Lees Brewery is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at Middleton. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across brewing, packaging and site services equipment, driving reliability and efficiency while collaborating with production to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Brewing/manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong fault-finding on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Proactive, works well under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging and production equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors and gearboxes.
• Support continuous improvement to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with fabrication and installation work when required.
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Reliability improvement

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Pumps

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Valves

Process equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Vacancy - Middleton - £37,000 plus profit share bonus, BUPA, Team Member discount

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a our Engineering Team at JW Lees Brewery. This hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment involves carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging, and site services equipment, while supporting site performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Working as part of a small team with site-wide responsibility, the successful candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong fault-finding skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, and committed to maintaining high standards within a business that values engineering expertise and long-term development.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Engineer:

• Ongoing investment in equipment, training and engineering development
• Supportive team environment where engineering input and ideas are valued
• Competitive pay
• Private medical coverwith BUPA
• Profit share
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to BenefitHub offering online and high street discounts
• Discount in all our managed pubs, inns and hotels
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Yearly service recognition

The Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging and production equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, pipework and production machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assist with fabrication, welding and installation work when required.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations across site.
• Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards at all times.

The Person

• Previous experience within a brewery, food, beverage or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and breakdown maintenance experience.
• Experience with pumps, pneumatics, conveyors, valves and process equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving production environment.
• Recognised engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship.

Desirable skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
• Recognised time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.
• IOSH or relevant Health & Safety training.
• Experience within FMCG, brewing or automated manufacturing environments.

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of every thing we do:

• Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together