Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias

PT. Warato Indonesia; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with mechanical bias. The role involves maintaining production machinery to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate should have proven experience within the manufacturing sector, strong mechanical skills, and a hands-on approach. Competitive salary of £43,000 to £48,000 is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable working environment

Monday to Friday shifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical skills in handling food production machinery.
• Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on food production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Redditch

Salary: £43,000 £48,000

Shifts: Monday to Friday (Days and Afternoons)

Recruiting on behalf of a well‑established food manufacturing company based in Redditch who are looking to add a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that prides itself on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime, and supporting ongoing site improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of food production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve breakdowns quickly and safely.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out to site and food safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills (experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, pneumatics, etc.).
• Basic electrical understanding would be advantageous.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £43,000 £48,000 (depending on experience).
• Monday to Friday shift pattern no nights or weekend work.
• A supportive and stable working environment within a leading food manufacturing company.