Maintenance Engineer

AB Agri Ltd; Walsingham; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched 10%

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AB Agri Ltd is seeking a competent Maintenance Engineer to join our site in Walsingham. The role involves multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance, and contributing to reliability and performance across plant operations.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and work closely with operators and the supply chain to optimise parts and energy use. We offer a supportive team, pension contributions, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled mechanical/electrical engineer with strong maintenance background.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems and safety standards.
• Ability to analyse problems and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site mechanical and electrical safety at all times.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with operators to plan maintenance efficiently.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ordering via P2P system.
• Support energy-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and site hygiene.

Skills

Multiskilled Eng

Education

C&G Level 3 / HNC

Job description

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Walsingham

Contract type and shift: 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

Package includes: Salary: 46196.80 a year, plus pension contributions matched up to 10%, discretionary performance related bonus and access to flexible benefits that support your development, wellbeing and everyday life.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, safety-first environment?We're looking for a multiskilled engineer who thrives on problem-solving, embraces planned and reactive maintenance, and takes pride in plant performance and reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Always ensure the mechanical and electrical safety of the site.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using our Agility CMMS system.
• Quickly and safely respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with operators to plan maintenance activities efficiently.
• Help manage spare parts inventory and ordering via our P2P system.
• Support energy-saving initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain excellent workshop housekeeping and support site hygiene standards.

What You’ll Work With

• Drag chain and screw conveyors.
• Belt and bucket elevators.
• Boilers and steam plant
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Mixing and weighing machinery
• Electrical control panels with inverters and PLCs

Who You Are

Essential:

• Multiskilled Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – C&G Level 3/HNC or equivalent
• Proven experience in planned maintenance systems
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety best practices
• Logical analytical person with effective communication skills
• Living within a 1-hour radius of the designated site

Desirable:

• FMCG, food production, or lean/CI experience
• IOSH or other safety qualifications
• Certifications such as 18th Edition, BOAS, IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, Forklift, Welding/Fabrication

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all.With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

About The Company

Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it.From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.

About us

ABN is the UK’s number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services.

We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry.