Maintenance Engineer

CV Consulting Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Modern technologies

Job summary

A leading food production company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the seamless operation of their production lines. The role involves conducting mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting PLC systems, and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, preferably within the food production sector. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career development and training.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in maintenance, ideally in food production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and PPM practices.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems to minimise downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
• Collaborate with production teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Preventative maintenance (PPM)

Problem-solving mindset

Education

BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Maintenance

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Dunstable, Milton keynes, Luton, Bedford, Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham Northampton
Shift: 4 on, 4 off – Days & Nights
Salary: Up to £53,000 per year

Are you a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join a well-established food production company in Milton Keynes and play a key role in keeping their high-performance operations running smoothly.

What the Role Involves

As part of the maintenance team, you will:

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on a range of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems quickly to minimise downtime.
• Work with pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, valves, ovens, mixers, pressure systems, and refrigeration.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to avoid breakdowns.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, ideally in food production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and continuous improvement/PPM practices.
• Qualifications such as BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or a time-served apprenticeship/HNC in electrical, mechanical, or production maintenance.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset to keep production running efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing training.
• Work with modern technologies in a supportive team environment.
• Be part of a company that values operational excellence and innovation.

Who Should Apply?

If you’re a Maintenance Engineer, Technician, or a skilled professional looking for a fresh challenge where your work makes a real impact, we want to hear from you!