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Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer - Maximise Earnings in a Friendly Team
£40,000 - £48,000 + Shift Allowance + Healthcare + Pension + Free Lunch/Canteen + Subsidised Discounts
Bristol, BS1 4UA - Fully Onsite Role
Join a growing team in a high-volume food manufacturing environment, where you can deepen your technical expertise and enjoy a stable, supportive work culture. Our friendly team is committed to achieving a 100% first-time fix, offering you the chance to maximise your earnings with optional overtime.
We are a leading manufacturer of convenience foods, excelling in delivering high-quality chilled, frozen, and ambient products to major UK supermarkets and foodservice providers. With a focus on inclusion, diversity, and employee development, we strive to be at the forefront of the food manufacturing industry.
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines. You will be responsible for performing planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging and processing equipment, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and minimise downtime.
The Role
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response on food processing and packaging lines.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, including PLCs, motors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ensure compliance with BRC food hygiene standards, HACCP principles, and safety regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement projects and conduct root-cause analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support machine upgrades, line modifications, and new equipment installations.
The Person
- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing, beverage, or FMCG sectors.
- Strong fault-finding skills with solid multi-skilled capabilities; 18th Edition qualification is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of food safety guidelines and cleanroom standard practices.
- Hardworking and friendly with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
Bristol
40000.00 to 48000.00 Per annum + Healthcare, Pension, Free Lunch
Permanent
James Dawson
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