Mechanical Engineer

I'm currently supporting a leading fresh food manufacturer supplying major national retailers, who are looking for a Maintenance / Mechanical Engineer to join their site engineering team.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business with genuine investment in its people, equipment and engineering function.

Why join?

• £51,092 per annum
• £200 annual tool allowance
• 24 days' holiday
• 12-hour rotating shift pattern
• Average 42 hours per week
• Structured time off built into the rota
• Well-established food manufacturing business

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across production and packing lines
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Supporting PPM schedules and equipment reliability
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment to strict hygiene and safety standards
• Liaising with production teams to keep lines running efficiently

What you'll bring

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Proven maintenance experience within an FMCG, food or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with production machinery
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern covering days and nights
• A proactive, hands-on and safety-first mindset

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a strong salary, structured working pattern and the opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business, I'd be keen to have a confidential chat.

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