Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; Redditch; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in the Redditch area is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance on food processing machinery, ensuring reliability and efficiency of equipment while supporting production teams. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting and show a proactive attitude. Attractive benefits include 33 days holiday, company pension, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Benefit Scheme

Company Pension

Training and Progression

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process equipment and conveyors.
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on food processing machinery.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including pumps, motors, and conveyors.
• Ensure equipment reliability while supporting production teams.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience in food manufacturing

Experience with process equipment and conveyors

Proactive and safety-conscious

Ability to work independently or in a team

Welding or electrical skills

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Redditch
Salary: £39,000 - £44,000
Shifts: Monday to Friday – double days
Commutable from: Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Solihull

Benefits

• 33 Days Holiday
• Benefit Scheme
• Company Pension
• Training and Progression

Company Overview

A well-established food manufacturing company in the Redditch area is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team, supporting automated production and essential site equipment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on food processing machinery and site services.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including pumps, motors, and conveyors.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency while supporting production teams.
• Assist with additional site services, with training provided for boilers, refrigeration, and other systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Mechanical maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process equipment and conveyors.
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Welding or electrical skills advantageous but not essential.

Application

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Equality and Diversity

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Agency Statement

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