Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global flavor company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Aylesbury, UK. This role includes diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical breakdowns in a high-volume factory setting. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering and possess strong fault-finding skills. The position offers a double day shift with opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally in food or consumer goods.
• Proficient in fault-finding and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and compliance with legal standards.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns; execute planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Haddenham, UK

Shift pattern: double day shift 06.00 -14.00 wk1 / 13.45-22.00 wk2

Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the first-level escalation of breakdowns within the factory, working as part of the shift engineering team to ensure mechanical, electrical, and control issues are resolved promptly. The role also includes completion of preventative maintenance work orders to support continuous production efficiency.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helth & Safety: Follow all PPE, LOTO, and safe working procedures, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness.
• Operational Excellence: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control breakdowns; execute planned maintenance and record activities in CMMS.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to enhance equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Time-served Engineer with minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within food or consumer goods.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Effective communicator and team player with initiative, drive, and commitment to continuous improvement.

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Equal Opportunity Statement

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.