Shift Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Owen Daniels; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking Maintenance Engineers to join their expanding engineering team. Candidates should have a strong electrical or mechanical maintenance background, preferably in food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £50,000. Engineers will perform planned maintenance and reactive repairs while supporting continuous improvement and reducing downtime.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Salary

Onsite gym

Staff shop

Free onsite parking

Yearly attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/mechanical maintenance background within engineering.
• Experience in maintenance within an engineering environment.
• Understanding of both electrical and mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance.
• Manage workloads via the maintenance board.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Education

ONC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking Maintenance Engineers to join their expanding engineering team. Candidates should have a strong electrical or mechanical maintenance background, preferably in food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £50,000. Engineers will perform planned maintenance and reactive repairs while supporting continuous improvement and reducing downtime.