Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of food processing machinery and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have mechanical maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment and be proactive and safety-conscious. The company offers a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities, making it an excellent opportunity for growth.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Benefit Scheme

Company Pension

Training and Progression

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process equipment and conveyors is desired.
• Safety-conscious and capable of working both independently and 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 and efficiency.

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

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Redditch
Salary: GBP39,000 - GBP44,000
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.

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Hunter Selection Limited

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.