Maintenance Engineer - Early Shift

West Sussex; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Free parking

Restaurant vouchers

Job summary

Pan’Artisan is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical) for an early shift in Midhurst. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will perform planned maintenance, install and commission new equipment, monitor performance, and support continuous improvements to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Trade tested in electrical and mechanical trades – essential.
• Electrical fault finding experience – essential.
• Mechanical fault finding experience – essential.
• Welding and pipework experience – essential.
• Industrial machinery maintenance – essential.
• Food manufacturing experience – desirable.
• Computer literate & English on site.
• Certified to use lifting equipment – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Inspect machinery and diagnose issues; execute planned maintenance.
• Install and commission new equipment and monitor performance to reduce downtime.
• Lead or assist in installation, commissioning and testing of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors for timely parts and services.
• Review and update maintenance procedures to improve reliability.

Skills

Electro-mechanical trade

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Welding & pipework

Industrial maintenance

English

Computer literacy

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical) - Early Shift

Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience

Location Midhurst

Contract Permanent

Hours Full Time- 06.00-15.00 with flexibility to cover absence / leave between 05.00-22.00

Pan’Artisan is a manufacturing company, producing frozen pizza products that we supply an ever-expanding list of wholesalers and distributors, who deliver our products throughout the UK. You’ll find us in all the best restaurants, pubs, cafés, hotels and leisure venues where the quality of product is a priority

Job purpose:

Performs specialised maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, inspect machinery, diagnose issues, execute scheduled maintenance, install and commission new equipment, monitor performance to reduce breakdowns, support continuous improvements, and ensure safety and environmental compliance for optimal operation.

Main Tasks:

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal policies and relevant regulatory requirements that include BRC, EDS, environmental, waste management, emissions, and hazardous materials handling
• Conduct inspections, repairs and scheduled maintenance, and repairs according to the Planned Preventive Maintenance schedule, ensuring machinery remains operational or downtime minimal
• Investigate causes of incidents or accidents involving equipment and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks. Analysis equipment failure data and apply fault finding procedures to determine the root cause of breakdowns and implement effective repairs.
• Assist with developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs to increase equipment lifespan and reliability
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations related to machinery and plant operations
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance activities, equipment uptime, and overall plant efficiency
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality parts and services are delivered on time
• Review and update maintenance procedures and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Recommend improvements to enhance machinery reliability and efficiency, and report on production processes, methods, cycle times, downtime, machine availability, and waste management.
• Lead or assist in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new machinery and upgrades.
• Provide an immediate reaction to breakdowns and implement effective repairs, applying root-cause analysis as part of the repair process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Trade tested in electrical and mechanical trade – essential
• Mechanical & electrical fault finding experience - essential
• Welding and pipework experience – essential
• Industrial machinery maintenance - essential
• Experience in building or facilities maintenance - desirable
• 2 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry – desirable
• Computer literate & communicate in English (Language of operation onsite)
• Certified to use lifting equipment – desirable

Benefits of working with us:

• 25 days standard annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday annual leave
• Additional annual leave - linked to length service
• Auto enrol pension – Enhanced company input
• Company Induction & Inhouse learning and development sessions
• Opportunities for internal progression
• Reward & recognition scheme in place (monthly) – nominated winners receive restaurant vouchers
• PPE provided and laundered where appropriate
• Free parking available on Industrial Estate
• Opportunities to input into taste test panels held onsite
• Staff rooms (facilities include microwave, toaster, fridge) - free to use tea/coffee machine
• Staff benefits – discounts available for Solicitor expenses eg: Will writing, house moving & other family matters