Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Maintenance Engineer (FTC)
Location: North Cornwall
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until August 2026
Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date)
Shift Pattern: 3-on / 3-off (days & nights)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front-line engineering role within a high-care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced FMCG environment and wants exposure to both preventative and reactive maintenance in a modern facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues
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Maintaining and fault-finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation
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Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities
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Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system
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Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience
You’ll be well suited to this role if you:
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Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time-served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.
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Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation
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Enjoy a hands-on role, working both indoors and outdoors
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Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)
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Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed
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Are comfortable using computerised maintenance and reporting systems
What’s on Offer:
* Quarterly bonus scheme
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Autonomous and inclusive working environment
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Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally
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Enhanced employer pension contributions
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Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)
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24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app
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Life assurance up to 4x salary
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Discounted branded products
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Free on-site parking
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Subsidised staff restaurant
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Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits
Apply now for more information and immediate review