Mechanical Engineer & Fabricator - Food Manufacturing

Major Recruitment Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fabricator for a food manufacturing site in Coventry. This hands-on role involves mechanical maintenance, welding, and fabrication to ensure efficient production operations. Candidates should have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, with skills in various welding techniques and the ability to read technical drawings. Join a supportive team and enjoy a secure, long-term position with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Long-term role

Career progression

On-the-job training

Safety training provided

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within a manufacturing context.
• Proficient in welding techniques and machining.
• Strong technical drawing skills and mechanical repair expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on production machinery.
• Fabricate and weld components to stringent food industry standards.
• Update CAD drawings for parts and support preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding (TIG, MIG, ARC)

Fabrication

Technical drawing/CAD design

Mechanical fault-finding

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Time-served Mechanical Engineer or Fabricator

Background in manufacturing or food production

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Mechanical Engineer / Fabricator – Food Manufacturing

Location: Coventry

Department: Engineering | Maintenance

Hours: Full‑Time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm

Salary: £47,800

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fabricator to join our busy food manufacturing site. This is a hands‑on, workshop‑based position where you will carry out mechanical maintenance, welding, and fabrication to keep production lines running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair on production and packaging machinery.
• Perform fabrication and welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) of components to food industry standards.
• Create and update CAD drawings for fabricated and modified parts.
• Support breakdown and preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Machine replacement parts (lathe, milling, drilling) and maintain spares stock.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities and provide reports on completed work.

Essential Qualifications

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, or Maintenance Technician.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Skilled in welding (TIG, MIG, ARC), fabrication, and machining.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings/CAD designs.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures.
• Computer‑literate (Microsoft Office / maintenance systems).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) or MEWP licence.
• Experience with temperature‑controlled systems or automated production lines.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive pay and overtime rates.
• Secure, long‑term role in a growing food manufacturing business.
• Excellent career progression and on‑the‑job training.
• Supportive, safety‑first engineering team.
• Opportunities to lead projects and introduce new fabrication solutions.

Work Environment

Workshop and production floor‑based role. Use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, and welding equipment. May involve working at height or outdoors occasionally. PPE and safety training provided.

Apply Today!

If you’re a skilled Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, or Mechanical Fitter looking for a varied and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV or email direct to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).