Maintenance Engineer

Location; Nottingham

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for long-term job security, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturing groups?

We are working with, one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, operating a large-scale food production facility in Nottingham. The site produces high-volume products that remain in demand regardless of economic conditions, providing engineers with the stability and security that can be difficult to find elsewhere.

As part of a major food manufacturing group employing thousands of people across the UK, this role offers far more than just a maintenance position. Engineers benefit from structured development plans, ongoing training and genuine opportunities to progress both within the site and across the wider group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team working within a highly automated manufacturing environment. The engineering department is central to site performance, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, reliability improvements and continuous improvement rather than simply firefighting breakdowns.

Whether you're looking to develop your electrical fault-finding skills, gain exposure to automation or build a long-term career within a major manufacturing group, this business has the structure and support to help you achieve your goals.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across plant and machinery

Work on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, inverters and control systems

Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production performance

Support preventative maintenance activities during planned downtime periods

Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site

Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency

Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with site standards

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification

Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled maintenance background

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or automated environments

Knowledge of motors, drives, conveyors and control systems

PLC fault-finding experience advantageous

Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Strong communication and team-working skills

Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

Base salary of £54,000 with paid overtime and annual bonus

4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights)

Long-term career stability within one of the UK's largest food manufacturing groups

Genuine opportunities for internal progression across multiple UK sites and divisions

Structured training and development programmes

Strong engineering team with excellent support and knowledge sharing

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and hospitality discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Ongoing investment in people, plant and engineering capability

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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