Maintenance Technician

Pasta Evangelists; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasta Evangelists is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to support our takeaway sites and restaurants. This hands-on role is vital for maintaining kitchen equipment to ensure smooth operations, contributing directly to our mission of delivering high-quality pasta to customers. The role demands expertise in troubleshooting and repairing food industry equipment, along with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular team socials and pasta tastings

Free Pasta Evangelists products

Referral bonus Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

28 days of paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of pasta boilers and related mechanical/electrical components.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on pasta boilers and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues promptly.
• Conduct preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment life.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support our takeaway sites and restaurants at Pasta Evangelists. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of pasta boilers, kitchen equipment, and related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have hands-on expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment within a food and beverage environment.

At Pasta Evangelists, we are passionate about delivering high-quality pasta products to our customers. This hands-on role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of kitchen facilities and equipment, which contributes directly to our mission of efficiently and safely delivering quality food products.

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on pasta boilers and other equipment to ensure optimal functionality and minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, identifying and resolving equipment failures promptly.
• Conduct preventative maintenance schedules to extend the life of the boilers and minimise operational disruptions.
• Monitor the performance of pasta boilers and make adjustments to improve efficiency, safety, and consistency in production processes.
• Assist in implementing upgrades and modifications to equipment as needed to meet our goals.
• Ensure all work on pasta boilers complies with safety, health, and food industry regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and part replacements.
• Perform general building maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing and basic electrical repairs.
• Repair and maintain facility fixtures, such as doors, lighting, shelving and furniture.
• Address minor plumbing issues, such as leaking pipes within the site.
• Conduct inspections of the sites to identify and repair wear and tear or any hazards.
• Communicate maintenance updates and equipment status to the management teams.
• Work closely with the teams to identify recurring issues and train staff on proper equipment usage.
• Coordinate with vendors or service providers for specialised repairs and equipment procurement.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, ideally within the multi-site and food & beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of pasta boilers, steam systems, and related mechanical/electrical components.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance role in a food and beverage environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work proactively under pressure and manage time effectively to prioritise urgent repairs.
• A passion for the Pasta Evangelists ethos & style.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• 28 days of paid annual leave (bank holidays inclusive)

Pasta Evangelists was born seven years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We’re on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering £3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.

Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers – our Evangelists – who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.

Today, Pasta Evangelists is backed by Barilla (the world’s biggest pasta company) and is proud to be the UK’s biggest pasta brand by revenues, as well as one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups. In addition to our website, our recipe kits are also available for customers to purchase through major online retailers like Ocado & Amazon Fresh. Londoners can also treat themselves to fine Italian dinings at our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar, or learn to make our signature dishes from scratch at our viral Pasta Academy, where we welcome thousands of pasta lovers every month.

Most recently, we’ve been busy disrupting Britain’s pizza-centric Italian takeaway market with a brand new fresh pasta takeaway concept, available on pastaevangelists.com as well as major delivery players like Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat. With more than 40 kitchens across the UK, we’re expanding coverage to new cities on an almost weekly basis (including our first openings in Scotland and Wales!). We've also opened the UK's biggest pastificio (which, in Italian, means pasta factory, but 'pastificio' better reflects the type of fresh, artisanal pasta we produce) in Acton, West London, allowing us to make ever more exciting and ambitious pasta and sauces for our customers.

Given our ambitions, we are looking for exceptional professionals to lead our business through its next growth chapter.