Mechanical Engineer

Sachet Factory; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food manufacturing company in Macclesfield is seeking a skilled Engineer to operate and maintain stick pack machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience with food or pharmaceutical machinery and strong fault-finding skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with stick pack or form-fill-seal machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimise stick pack machinery.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Support production changeovers and calibrations.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PLC familiarity

Food safety knowledge

Job description

About Us

Sachet Factory: A fast-growing food manufacturing company, specialising in premium stick pack products for leading health and wellness brands. Operating from our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Cheshire, we deliver high-quality, quick-turnaround manufacturing solutions with top-of-the-range Italian stick pack machinery.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Engineer with proven experience working on stick pack machinery to join our production team. This role is critical to ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of our lines, supporting both current packing operations and our future in-house powder blending capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimise stick pack machinery to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues quickly.
• Support production changeovers, calibrations, and equipment set-up for new products.
• Ensure all machinery is operating within food safety, GMP, and BRCGS standards.
• Work closely with the production and quality teams to deliver against customer requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across engineering and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with stick pack or form-fill-seal machinery (food or pharmaceutical).
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment is desirable.
• Solid understanding of food safety and GMP requirements.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexible to support shifts and occasional weekend work if required.
• Electrical and pneumatic fault finding skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (based on experience).
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a brand-new facility.
• Career growth in a fast-scaling company.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.