Maintenance Engineer

D R Newitt are working with a close client who due to growth are currently on the market for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

The client are a highly respected and leading player within the Food Manufacturing indsutry and have been hugely succesful.

On offer is a salary of 47,000- 48,000 DOE, plus benefits.

This is a monday to friday, day shifts role.

The position:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules, ensuring full
• compliance with BRCGS Clause 4.7 (Maintenance)
• Undertake reactive breakdown repairs promptly and safely to minimise downtime
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment including blending, conveying, filling, and packaging machinery
• Maintain and support site utilities and services, including refrigeration, HVAC systems, and critical utilities prevents contamination risks
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
• Comply fully with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Support and comply with HACCP principles, ensuring engineering activities do not introduce food safety risks
• Maintain equipment and work areas to high hygiene and housekeeping standards in line with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Ensure all tools, lubricants, and materials used are suitable for food manufacturing (e.g., food-grade where required)
• Continuous improvement

Candidate specification:

• Completed multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical and mechanical)
• Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, GMP, and HACCP principles
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Competent IT skills, including CMMS systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, don't hesitate in applying.