Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A state-of-the-art food manufacturing site is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the team in North Cornwall. This role involves delivering planned maintenance, fault-finding equipment, and supporting production teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits including health support, retirement contributions, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

24/7 wellbeing support

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Discounted branded products

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Retail discounts and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG preferred).
• Understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive issues.
• Maintain and fault-find on equipment such as pumps and valves.
• Collaborate with production teams on maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Fault-finding

Team collaboration

Hands-on skills

Education

NVQ, HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

Computerized maintenance systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Location: North Cornwall

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - until August 2026

Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date)

Shift Pattern: 3-on / 3-off (days & nights)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state‑of‑the‑art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front‑line engineering role within a high‑care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands‑on, fast‑paced FMCG environment and wants exposure to both preventative and reactive maintenance in a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues
• Maintaining and fault‑finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation
• Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities
• Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system
• Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience

Qualifications

• Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time‑served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.
• Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation
• Enjoy a hands‑on role, working both indoors and outdoors
• Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)
• Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed
• Are comfortable using computerized maintenance and reporting systems

What's on Offer

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)
• 24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app
• Life assurance up to 4x salary
• Discounted branded products
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits

Apply now for more information and immediate review