Maintenance Engineer

Brazen Search; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturer in Sherburn in Elmet is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a stable day shift role. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing reactive and planned maintenance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 plus overtime, along with ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£42,000 salary with regular reviews

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food, FMCG, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Confident in fault finding and repairs of mechanical systems.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Minimise downtime by collaborating with teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Sherburn in Elmet

Salary: £42,000 + overtime and excellent benefits

Shift: Straight Days Monday to Friday (including one afternoon shift every 3 weeks)

Are you a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable days-based role in the food manufacturing industry?

We're working with a leading food manufacturer based in Sherburn in Elmet who are looking to add a skilled engineer to their growing maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that continues to invest in its people, processes, and equipment.

What's on offer

• £42,000 salary with regular reviews
• Straight day shifts - enjoy work/life balance (includes one afternoon shift every 3 weeks)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package

The role

• Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on a range of mechanical systems and production machinery
• Working alongside production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Fault finding, repairs, and improvements to plant and equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and site upgrades
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety and food hygiene standards

About you

• Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias
• Experience working within a food, FMCG, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Confident with mechanical fault finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic fabrication
• Proactive mindset with good problem-solving skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn