Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Food&Bev - Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire | Up to £49,120 | 4 On 4 Off

A well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern production facility in Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence are key priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise downtime through effective fault finding and repair.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on a range of manufacturing machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to maximise plant efficiency.

About You

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, food, FMCG, packaging or process environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a rotating days and nights shift pattern.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £49,120 per annum including shift allowance.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Secure employment with a successful and growing manufacturer.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive engineering team and positive working environment.
• 4 on 4 off days and nights, 6:00am-6:00pm / 6:00pm-6:00am.

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