Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing) Brioche Pasquier Engineering & Maintenance

Pasquier SAS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company Pension Plan

Personal Health Plan

Discounts on shopping

Gym membership

Company Sick Pay

Income Protection Plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Brioche Pasquier UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our Milton Keynes facility to maintain and optimise production equipment and processes. You will work with production teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality operation on all lines.

We value hands-on engineers with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and collaborative spirit. Training on manufacturing IT systems and some electrical knowledge will be provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery and production processes.
• Detail-oriented with ability to present root causes and drive solutions.
• Articulate in verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative team player with adaptability to manufacturing IT systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is advantageous; training provided.
• IPAF and forklift licence, plus some electrical knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Production Phase: participate in planning, construction, commissioning and testing of machinery for new lines.
• Follow plans and safety policies; work with contractors, Brioche Pasquier Group & International staff and visiting engineers.
• Test mechanical parts before, during and after production trials.
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance to support operation during testing.
• Production Phase: fault-finding, scheduled maintenance, and data analysis to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist in training staff on new equipment and processes.
• Communicate maintenance topics across shifts; document work and track spares in the system.
• Maintain high health & safety and food hygiene standards; support other lines when needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on knowledge

Attention to detail

Articulate communicator

Collaborative

Adaptable to IT systems

Food safety awareness

IPAF forklift knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Full time

Permanent

The Role

Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Hours: Full Time

Continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, rotating between 06:00 to 18:00 / 18:00 to 06:00. Small variations may occur within the continental shift.

Starting Salary: Between £39.5k-£48k per annuminclusive of night shift allowance of £2,132 per annum.Potential for growth as training progresses.

Benefits: Performance-related bonus, Company Pension Plan, Personal Health Plan, Discounts on shopping and gym membership, Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan, Life Assurance (subject to length of service).

Contract Type: Permanent

Note: We are currently not able to support visa sponsorship for this position.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer in our production facility, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and optimisation of our manufacturing equipment and processes. You will work directly with the production team to ensure that our production lines operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

Pre – Production Phase (if assigned to new production line):

• Participate in the planning, construction, commissioning and testing of machinery prior to production for our new production line.
• Follow details construction plans and safety policies, working with contractors, Brioche Pasquier Group & International and with specialist production line Engineers visiting from other sites.
• Carry out testing of mainly mechanical parts of the production line before, during and after test production exercises.
• Carry out machinery fault-finding and troubleshooting processes, alongside any scheduled maintenance tasks and services to support the proper functioning of our operation during the testing phase.

Production Operational Phase (all production lines):

• Carry out machinery fault-finding and troubleshooting processes, alongside scheduled maintenance tasks and services to support the proper functioning of our operation.
• Analyse production data and collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend evidence-based improvements aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce waste, whilst maintaining product quality.
• Assist in the training of staff on new equipment and processes.
• Provide simple and transparent communication to opposite shifts about any ongoing maintenance topics.
• Use the in-house system to accurately record any work performed and track spare parts.
• Work to high standards of health and safety, food safety and hygiene.
• Support other production lines with maintenance engineer cover when required.

About You:

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, engineering tools, and production processes.
• Attentive to detail with the ability to present the root cause of an issue to drive solutions.
• Articulate in verbal and written communication appropriate to your audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable to different types of manufacturing IT systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards is an advantage, but internal training will be provided.
• An IPAF and forklift licence, as well as some electrical knowledge would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given to the right person.

About Brioche Pasquier:

As a family run company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market for over 2 decades, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:

• Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 10 years.
• Stability & Growth Opportunities Available: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our management teams help create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.

Bonus - Up to 6% per annum, Life Assurance - Up to 4 x annual salary beneficiary payment, Company Pension available with your contribution at 3% and our contribution at 7%,Health Plan - Reclaim some basic healthcare costs, Income Protection - support for long term illness