Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the fresh produce industry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for their packhouse team. This hands-on role entails ensuring the smooth operation of production facilities through preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting, while maintaining high safety and operational standards. Join a supportive environment that values employee well-being and offers opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and healthcare

Flexible working hours

On-site Parking

28 days holiday entitlement

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in food, automotive, or other high-paced environments.
• Competent in managing TPM systems and safety compliance.
• Confident with fault-finding on electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery to reduce downtime.
• Implement and manage TPM and PPM schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Fault-finding on PLCs

Lean Manufacturing

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent

IEE 17th/18th Edition qualified

Tools

PLCs

HMI's

3-phase systems

Job description

Reporting to: Packhouse Manager
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday day shift (flexible, 48 hours a week)

Company

Join a leading name in the fresh produce industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their customers. With a commitment to excellence and innovation. They are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their packhouse team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance engineering and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our production facilities. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to minimise downtime and maintain high operational efficiency.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role, responsible for keeping our production machinery, equipment, and site services fully operational. You will respond to both planned and reactive maintenance needs, supporting a range of mechanical and electrical systems while ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental standards, and TPM practices.

Benefits

• Day shift and flexible working hours
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a leading organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and healthcare.
• On-site Parking
• 28 days holiday entiltlement
• Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery and equipment to reduce downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely, prioritising urgent issues.
• Implement and manage TPM and PPM schedules.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems including PLCs, Inverter Drives, Conveyors, Weighers, Wrappers, and more.
• Carry out inspections and maintenance of building services (e.g. fire alarms, HVAC, BMS).
• Keep detailed records of maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company safety policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical & mechanical).
• Proven experience in food, automotive, or other high-paced environments.
• Confident with fault-finding on PLCs, HMI's, control circuits, and 3-phase systems.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, gearbox/motor repairs, plumbing, and instrumentation.
• Competent in managing TPM systems and safety compliance.
• Familiar with electrical schematics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems.
• IEE 17th/18th Edition qualified preferred.
• Engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent.

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