Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £48000 Shift Pattern: Double days no weekends Company Overview: We are a leading food manufacturing company with a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. We pride ourselves on producing top-tier food products while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. We are looking for dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our dynamic team at our manufacturing plant. Job Purpose: The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all production equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and safely within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. Key Responsibilities: * Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and planned maintenance on production equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure machinery runs efficiently. * Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimize production downtime. * Machinery Installation & Modification: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and modifications to existing equipment in compliance with regulatory standards. * Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work complies with company and statutory Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Participate in risk assessments and adhere to HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety standards. * Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance records, including maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage. Generate reports on equipment performance, downtime, and completed maintenan