Production Maintenance Engineer

Qualiko (MHP Trade Europe); Bilston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Training opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Qualiko (MHP Trade Europe) is seeking a Production Maintenance Engineer to operate and monitor production machinery across cutting, packaging or labelling lines in a chilled environment. You will ensure safe, efficient and compliant output, performing routine adjustments, basic maintenance and cleaning while supporting the maintenance team.

The role requires understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality procedures, PPE compliance and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery in food processing or similar environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with changeovers and simple troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of quality control, hygiene and safety requirements in food production.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machines on cutting, packaging or labelling lines to meet output and quality targets.
• Set up machines, perform routine adjustments and execute changeovers per procedures.
• Carry out basic preventative maintenance and cleaning tasks; assist maintenance team with minor repairs.

Skills

Production machinery operation

Basic mechanical aptitude

Quality, hygiene and safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

Shift flexibility

PPE compliance

Education

Formal mechanical qualification

Machine-safety training

HACCP/food-safety certification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, supervising, and monitoring production machinery on cutting, packaging or labelling lines. The role ensures safe, efficient and continuous production output that meets quality, hygiene and safety standards. The operator performs routine adjustments, basic maintenance and cleaning tasks, and escalates technical issues to Technical Service or the Shift Leader.

Duties

• Operate and monitor production machines on cutting, packaging or labelling lines to achieve output and quality targets.
• Set up machines, perform routine adjustments and execute changeovers according to procedures.
• Carry out basic preventative maintenance and cleaning tasks; assist maintenance team with minor repairs.
• Monitor product quality and packaging/label accuracy; remove or report non-conforming product.
• Record production data, downtime and incidents; record defects and resource needs to TD/Shift Leader.
• Follow all food-safety, hygiene and quality procedures (HACCP, cleaning regimes, traceability).
• Adhere to health & safety and machine-safety procedures; use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist and supervise line staff as required during operations, training or short staffing.
• Support continuous improvement activities by reporting improvement ideas and participating in team initiatives.

Skills

• Previous experience operating production machinery in food processing, poultry or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with changeovers, settings and simple troubleshooting.
• Understanding of quality control, hygiene and safety requirements in food production.
• Ability to work in a cold production environment and comply with PPE requirements.
• Attention to detail, reliability and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; willingness to assist and supervise colleagues when needed.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including early starts, evenings and weekends as required.
• Formal mechanical qualification, machine-safety training or HACCP/food-safety certification is a plus.

Physical and working conditions

• Work in refrigerated areas (approx. 8–10 °C).
• Exposure to machine noise and moving equipment; PPE (ear protection, gloves, safety boots, etc.) required.
• Periodic manual exertion and strenuous postures during maintenance or cleaning tasks.
• Risk of injury from crushing/impact or ejected tools — strict adherence to lockout/tagout and safety procedures required.
• Standing and walking for extended periods; some repetitive movements.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowances.
• Training and certification opportunities (HACCP, machine safety, etc.).
• Supportive team environment and internal development opportunities.
• Employee benefits as per company policy.