Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Priorslee Village; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Telford, Shropshire. You will provide shift leadership, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate on improvements in a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical competence, PLC programming experience, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This role offers a salary just under £51,000 and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical competence with a systems and control bias.
• Experience in PLC programming and fault diagnosis.
• Understanding of electrical control wiring diagrams.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach but not essential.
• Ideally, experience within the food or processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift technical leadership, supporting operations colleagues.
• React promptly to breakdowns and changeovers.
• Collaborate with lead development engineers on improvements.
• Take ownership of tasks, meeting deadlines with stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical competence

Electrical control wiring diagrams

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER REQUIRED IN TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a new job opportunity in Telford? Are you happy working a 4 on 4 off shift system and do you have previous experience in the food manufacturing, food packaging, packaging or FMCG industry?

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a long-standing food manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire), with an annual salary of just under £51,000 per annum, and regular overtime opportunities available and paid at T1/2.

The hiring manager is ideally looking for someone with previous experience in the food manufacturing, food packaging, packaging or FMCG industry.

This will be a 2‑stage interview process, with the first stage interview being a numeracy and literacy assessment that will take place on site.

Anyone who has previously worked as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer or Site Engineer will be well received.

What You Will Do:

• Provide shift technical leadership, supporting operations colleagues with professionalism and expertise.
• React promptly to breakdowns and changeovers, ensuring smooth operations during a 4‑on‑4‑off days and nights schedule.
• Collaborate with lead development engineers on continuous improvement and new product activities.
• Take ownership of tasks, meeting deadlines and coordinating effectively with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Apply your mechanical and systems knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with precision.

What You Will Bring:

• Time-served mechanical competence with a systems and control bias.
• Experience in PLC programming and fault diagnosis.
• Understanding of electrical control wiring diagrams.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach, thriving under pressure and embracing teamwork.
• Ideally, experience within the food or processing industry, though this is not essential.

This company operates with a clear set of values: Determination, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork. These values are at the core of everything they do, shaping their innovative approach and creating an inspiring work environment. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving operational excellence and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge solutions in manufacturing.

Location:

This role is based in Telford, Shropshire.

Interested?

If this Maintenance Engineer role sounds like the perfect fit for your skills and ambitions, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in an industry‑leading company!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.