Maintenance Engineer - PLC & Automation (Food Manufacturing)

Todd Hayes Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Profit-related bonus

Life Assurance after 2 years

Health cash back plan

Wellbeing app & discounts

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Brandon, Suffolk. You will join the Engineering team to maintain and fault-find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated production equipment, driving plant reliability and continuous improvement.

The role offers 40 hours per week on rotating shifts (early/late) with one weekend every four weeks, plus 31 days leave including bank holidays. Relevant health and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC systems and automation.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/diagrams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repairs.
• Monitor and optimise production processes to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out other ad hoc engineering and maintenance duties as required.

Skills

PLC systems

Automation experience

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Teamwork & communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Todd Hayes Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Brandon, Suffolk. You will join the Engineering team to maintain and fault-find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated production equipment, driving plant reliability and continuous improvement.

The role offers 40 hours per week on rotating shifts (early/late) with one weekend every four weeks, plus 31 days leave including bank holidays. Relevant health and safety practices are essential.