Maintenance Engineer

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Job summary

A leading food production company in Newtown is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient machinery operation. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in electrical and mechanical schematics, a background in food production, and a commitment to quality. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary from a Real Living Wage Employer

Access to company events

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free parking

Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice schemes

Employee Referral programme

One day a year to support local community

Solid pension contribution

BUPA Cash Plan and Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and tackle breakdowns.
• Drive continuous improvements in machinery operation.

Skills

Experience in engineering within a manufacturing or food production environment

Proficiency with engineering schematics, both electrical and mechanical

Methodical approach with excellent record-keeping

Knowledge of power tools and welding equipment

Computer literacy

Keen attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance

Basic electrical knowledge or qualification

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

At Hilltop Honey, we’re a team of honey heads with a taste for perfection. Every drop of golden sweetness we produce is crafted with care, passion, and a bit of engineering know-how. We’re now looking for an Engineer who shares that obsession with quality and wants to help keep our production buzzing. Based at our factory in Newtown, you’ll play a key role in keeping our machinery running as smoothly as our honey flows — carrying out maintenance, tackling breakdowns, and driving continuous improvements. From preventative maintenance to problem‑solving on the line, your work will help us take the Honey category up a notch.

We’re after someone with:

• Experience in engineering within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Proficiency with engineering schematics, both electrical and mechanical
• A time‑served apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance and basic electrical knowledge or qualification
• A methodical approach to working with impeccable record‑keeping
• Knowledge of power tools, welding equipment, and precision instruments
• Computer literacy
• A solid understanding of food manufacturing requirements
• Keen attention to detail and pride in doing things right

In return, you’ll join a close‑knit team that values craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a shared love for what we do.

Because we believe good work deserves a little sweetness, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary from a Real Living Wage Employer – because good work deserves sweet rewards
• Access to company events that keep the hive buzzing all year round
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support life’s sweetest moments
• Free parking, so your journey to work is as smooth as our honey
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice schemes to keep you moving sustainably
• Employee Referral programme – share the buzz and bring your friends on board
• One day a year to give back to your local community – because spreading goodness matters
• A solid pension contribution to help secure your future
• BUPA Cash Plan and Life Insurance to look after yourself and your loved ones

So…ready to join the Hive? Apply now and help us keep Hilltop Honey flowing smoothly and sweetly.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date: 28th November

Interviews: w/c 1st December

Hours

Full Time

Salary

Up to £47,367.67

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