Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer in the UK as a Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance on machinery while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to the reliability of our operations.

Benefits

Up to 32.5 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts and assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Proactive and motivated individual with NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance roles.
• Strong commitment to root cause analysis and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Working Hours: 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights- 12 hour shift patterns (6am - 6pm )

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us:

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to join a prestigious employer within the FMCG sector. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

Role Overview:

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and follow Safe Systems of Work
• Support mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance activities as required
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Team and report to the Engineering Manager
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability and production efficiency

About you

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual with a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in either mechanical or electrical engineering who is ready to take the next step in their career.

We welcome candidates with a background in manufacturing who are eager for a new challenge and have experience in both planned and reactive maintenance roles.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to root cause analysis and problem-solving, possess excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, and be a true team player who is keen to learn from others, share knowledge and support the wider team.

Up to 32.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension

Death in service benefit, optional - linked to membership of L&G pension

Company sick pay - after qualifying period

Free onsite parking

Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.

Employee assistance programme.

Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us