Maintenance Engineer – Fast-Paced FMCG Plant, 4 On/4 Off

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 1 - 2; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discount platform

Pension scheme with LG or NEST

Death in service benefit

Sick pay after qualifying period

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery, ensure health and safety compliance, and support electrical and general maintenance. The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off, 12‑hour shift pattern (6am–6pm).

The company is a leading UK food manufacturer with extensive sites, offering pension, death in service, sick pay, free onsite parking and an employee discount platform.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and Safe Systems of Work.
• Support mechanical, electrical and general maintenance activities as required.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Team and report to the Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Team player

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery, ensure health and safety compliance, and support electrical and general maintenance. The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off, 12‑hour shift pattern (6am–6pm).

The company is a leading UK food manufacturer with extensive sites, offering pension, death in service, sick pay, free onsite parking and an employee discount platform.