Production Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the food and drink sector is seeking a Production Maintenance Engineer in Winchester. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, conducting inspections, and implementing improvements. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and maintenance experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification required.
• Maintenance experience within food manufacturing is essential.
• Understanding of food industry standards needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work activities and ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Conduct regular maintenance inspections and repairs on machinery.
• Implement continuous improvement practices within operations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance

Food industry standards

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

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Production Maintenance Engineer, Winchester

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Winchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client based in Twyford requires an experienced Production Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer to join their team

Key skills required for this role

Important

Our client, a prominent player in the Production/Manufacturing sector, is looking for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a Permanent basis. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of machinery, plant, and equipment within the food and drink industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor work activities to ensure control standards are continually met and maintained
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are written and up to date
• Conduct regular maintenance inspections of machinery, plant, and freezer equipment
• Perform relevant repairs and improvements on machinery and suggest better practices
• Maintain reporting schedules for testing equipment
• Service machinery and keep accurate maintenance records
• Develop new equipment and re-develop existing equipment to improve processes and capacity
• Carry out checks on automated equipment
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults for smooth facility operations
• Apply continuous improvement practices
• Review equipment costs and propose cost-saving solutions
• Continuously monitor production lines to identify and implement improvements
• Share knowledge to develop team skills and understanding of SOPs

General Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date with all existing and new company policies
• Understand and adhere to company procedures and policies
• Promote and uphold the company's characteristics and values
• Encourage responsibility towards the community and environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement, particularly within the QA/Technical department
• Share good practices with colleagues and update managers on developments
• Celebrate innovation and high performance within the team
• Use all means of communication with colleagues and customers to convey information
• Work collaboratively across all departments to build trust and good working relationships

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Maintenance experience within food manufacturing
• Understanding of food industry standards
• Ability to work Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 22:15
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