Maintenance Technician

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full-time, permanent position with long-term career opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development.
• Work within a supportive and experienced maintenance team.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Three-shift pattern following initial training/orientation period.

New Job Opportunity:

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established and expanding manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer—preferably with a background in food manufacturing—who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and working with a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving production machinery, ensuring equipment runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

The Job You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on site equipment, including mixers, blenders, form-fill packaging machines, sachet machines, and metal detectors.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, as well as site facilities and infrastructure.
• Perform basic boiler care (steam and thermal fluid) and chiller maintenance.
• Correctly handle and use approved chemicals and food-contact equipment.
• Manage documentation including certification records, machine data sheets, and inventory logs
• Order spare parts, approved chemicals, and maintenance tools when required.
• Ensure precise shift handovers and clear communication across teams.
• Supervise contractors and issue permits to work.
• Support and oversee installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring breakdowns.
• Undertake special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist operators with machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support technicians and trainee engineers as needed.
• Drive site improvements in hygiene, quality, and performance.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Occasionally attend off-site training related to new or upgraded equipment.

About You:

Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or time-served apprenticeship).

Electrical qualification with 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification.

Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).

Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment (food sector preferred).

Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.

A proactive and safety-conscious approach to all tasks.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Welding skills – preferred but not essential.

Food hygiene experience – training provided if required