Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Join a well-established UK food manufacturer with a proud history of producing high-quality products for both retail and foodservice markets. Operating from a modern, expanding site in Buckinghamshire, the business has a reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term stability.

You’ll be part of a supportive engineering team in a fast-paced production environment, carrying out proactive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and ensuring machinery and facilities run at peak performance. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver results.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment, including filling machines, conveyors, compressors, CIP sets, metal detectors, and pumps.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, and breakdown response.
• Diagnose and rectify faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Support site services and facilities when required.
• Perform machine adjustments and changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Accurately complete engineering documentation and ensure smooth handovers between shifts.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised UK electrical qualifications (Level 3 minimum).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, pumps, and gearboxes.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills.
• Personal transport (site is semi-rural).

Desirable:

• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience with food process/packaging machinery.
• Siemens / HMI working knowledge.

What You’ll Get

• Salary up to £45,000 – £50,000
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Pension scheme and healthcare package
• Overtime at 1.5x (minimum one Saturday per month with on-call duty)
• PPE and uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Annual salary review each year

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating weekly shifts: 06:00–15:00 or 13:00–22:00.
• At least one Saturday per month (on-call).