Maintenance Engineer

Moorland Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining production machinery, driving efficiency improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate must be electrically qualified and possess strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with relevant certifications.
• Multi-skilled with strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and servicing of production equipment.
• Support installations and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Electrically qualified (apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or 17th/18th Edition)

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer - Food Manufacturing

We're seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising production machinery, driving efficiency improvements, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, servicing, and inspections of production and service plant equipment.
• Support new installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Deliver reactive and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP and safety standards.

About You

• Electrically qualified (apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, or 17th/18th Edition).
• Multi-skilled with strong problem-solving ability.
• Background in food manufacturing preferred, but open to other sectors.
• Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills.

This is a hands-on role in a critical production environment, offering the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.