Semi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food manufacturer in Doncaster is looking for a Semi-Skilled Engineer to support their engineering team. This role involves hands-on work with various production machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate should have a recent apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2+ in mechanical or electrical engineering, and some practical maintenance experience is desirable. You will assist with maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment meets standards, while following health and safety procedures. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2+ in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Some practical maintenance experience on manufacturing machinery is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop as an Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure machinery and equipment meet site standards.
• Follow Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures.
• Help with projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2+ in mechanical or electrical engineering

Practical maintenance experience on manufacturing machinery

Willingness to learn

Proactive approach

Job description

Develop your career as an Engineer with an established food manufacturer offering training, development, and the chance to learn by working closely with their engineering team.

About the Role

As a Semi‑Skilled Engineer, you'll support the engineering and maintenance team, gaining hands‑on experience with a range of food production machinery and equipment, while developing your skills and knowledge as an Engineer.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (rotating 05:30‑14:30 & 14:30‑23:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks across the site as a Semi‑Skilled Engineer
• Carry out and support planned and reactive maintenance and engineering activities
• Support the engineering team to ensure machinery and equipment meet site standards and maintenance requirements
• Follow all Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures while working as an Engineer
• Help with projects and continuous improvement initiatives as a Semi‑Skilled Engineer

Skills & Experience

• Recent apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2+ in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Some practical maintenance experience on manufacturing machinery and equipment is desirable
• Willingness to learn and develop as an Engineer within the team
• Proactive approach, able to work effectively with colleagues in engineering and production