Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum | Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
A leading frozen food manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer (multi-skilled, electrical bias preferred) to join their engineering team at a busy, modern production facility.
The site produces a wide range of high-volume frozen food products and operates a complex mix of production, packaging and industrial refrigeration systems. Engineering reliability is critical to maintaining continuous production, strict food safety standards, and temperature-controlled storage integrity.
This is a practical, fast-paced engineering role covering both production machinery and large-scale refrigeration systems, ideal for someone who enjoys varied technical work across mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance.
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 17:00
Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production demands.
Salary & Benefits:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
In addition:
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28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme
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Overtime available
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Stable Monday-Friday working pattern
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Training and development opportunities
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Supportive engineering environment
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Free onsite parking
The Environment:
This is a high-volume frozen food manufacturing and cold storage environment, where engineering performance directly impacts production output and product safety.
You will be working across:
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Automated production and packing lines
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Industrial refrigeration and freezing systems
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Temperature-controlled storage and distribution areas
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Factory utilities and site infrastructure
This is a varied role covering both production breakdowns and critical refrigeration systems.
Key Equipment & Systems:
You will maintain and support a wide range of equipment, including:
Production Equipment
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Dumpling production lines
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Meat processing and slicing machinery
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Packaging machines and sealers
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Conveyors and transfer systems
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Weighing systems
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Metal detection systems
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Vacuum and sealing equipment
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Mixers, pumps and motors
Refrigeration & Cold Storage Systems
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Spiral freezers
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Tunnel freezers
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Blast freezers
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Cold rooms and freezer storage systems
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Refrigeration compressors
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Chillers
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Evaporators and condensers
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Control and monitoring systems
Site & Utilities
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Air compressors
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Water systems
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Electrical distribution panels
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Factory lighting
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Drainage systems
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General building services
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and refrigeration equipment
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Respond rapidly to breakdowns and restore equipment to full operation
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Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using structured fault-finding techniques
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Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration and freezing systems
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
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Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of new equipment
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
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Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and BRCGS standards
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Carry out general site and facilities maintenance as required
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Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption and maintain output
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Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
About You:
This role suits an engineer who is confident working in a fast-moving production environment and enjoys varied technical challenges across both mechanical and electrical systems.
You will ideally have:
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Minimum 5 years' maintenance engineering experience
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Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
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Experience working within a manufacturing environment
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Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
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Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and under pressure
Desirable Experience:
- Food manufacturing experience
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Refrigeration / cold storage systems experience
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F-Gas qualification
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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PLC fault-finding experience
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Experience with VFDs / inverters
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Welding or fabrication skills
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to join a busy, modern food production environment where engineering plays a critical role in keeping both production and temperature-controlled systems operating reliably.
You'll be working on a wide mix of production machinery and industrial refrigeration systems, making this a varied and technically engaging role with genuine responsibility and day-to-day impact.
If you're a practical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems and keeping essential systems running, this is a strong long-term opportunity.
How to Apply
Sound like the perfect fit? We'd love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch within 2 working days.
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