Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing (4 on/4 off)

MILO Recruit Ltd; Gatley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the Cheadle area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient equipment operation. The successful candidate will perform both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal applicants should possess at least an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in a similar environment. This role offers a competitive salary package along with ongoing training and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to work in a well-established company

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance and PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out repairs.
• Support installation and modification of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Identify areas for improvement in equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate performance reports.
• Collaborate with production teams and management.
• Assist in training production staff on equipment use.

Skills

Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in the Cheadle area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient equipment operation. The successful candidate will perform both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal applicants should possess at least an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in a similar environment. This role offers a competitive salary package along with ongoing training and benefits.