Maintenance Engineer - Fresh Produce Sector

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the Fresh Produce sector seeks a proactive Maintenance Engineer to support site operations. The role involves planning preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join this innovative company to contribute to quality and safety while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or engineering roles in food manufacturing.
• Proactive approach and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns efficiently minimizing downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Job description

Are you a practical, solutions-focused individual looking to grow your career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team of a leading business in the Fresh Produce sector. You will play a key role in supporting site operations by ensuring machinery, equipment, and facilities are well maintained, safe, and operating efficiently.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and carrying out preventative maintenance, promptly responding to breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will work closely with colleagues across operations, production, and external contractors to support continuous improvement and site performance.

Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance and statutory inspections on machinery, equipment, and building systems
• Respond efficiently to breakdowns, minimising downtime through effective repairs
• Monitor equipment and machinery performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance schedules, and asset registers
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely, with appropriate risk assessments and method statements
• Support site upkeep, including general building maintenance, ripening rooms, fire and alarm systems
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth maintenance operations
• Assist in maintaining hygiene and safety standards across the site

Maintenance Engineer Key Requirements

• Experience in maintenance or engineering roles, within food manufacturing or fresh produce sectors
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practices
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to work shifts and complete relevant training (e.g., First Aid, FLT, Electrical Safety)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills

Shift; 4 on - 4 off, 7am - 7pm

Join a forward-thinking Fresh Produce business where your maintenance expertise will directly contribute to quality, safety, and ongoing site innovation. Take this chance to grow your career in a role that truly matters.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.