Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced environment where engineering is crucial to success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a focus on food processing equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing machine availability while collaborating closely with management. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site Parking

Additional Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with CI projects and proactive engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on factory equipment.
• Fault-finding on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-Finding

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS Systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Scunthorpe

Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights Rotation)

Salary: £43,000 OT Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Additional leave

I’m working with a well-established food manufacturing business that’s looking to add a Shift Engineer to their engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer to work in a modern, fast-paced environment where engineering plays a key role in business success.

You’ll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance across a variety of food processing equipment including filling machines, spiral freezers, pumps, steam kettles, metal detectors, and depositors. This role is a true 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical work.

Key responsibilities:

1. Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on factory equipment
2. Fault-finding on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
3. Supporting production teams to minimise downtime and maximise machine availability
4. Logging maintenance activity through the site’s CMMS (Shires)
5. Coaching and supporting operators and junior engineers
6. Proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
7. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance and Engineering Managers

The ideal candidate will have:

1. NVQ Level 3 / HND or equivalent in Engineering
2. Minimum 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
3. Experience with CI projects and proactive engineering approaches
4. Good working knowledge of CMMS systems
5. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
6. IT literacy and confidence liaising across departments

Get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington regarding this vacancy or any others across the Lincolnshire area.