Job Description

Maintenance Engineer, North Wales

Salary: 46,000

We're working with a successful food business in north Wales who are looking for an experienced, multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be key to keeping the factory running efficiently, supporting both reactive maintenance and continuous improvement projects.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you be part of team responsible for al planned and reactive maintenance across the site. Your key responsibilities will include:

Minimising downtime by responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns, working either independently or as part of a team. Delivering improvements to machinery and site processes, contributing to better OEE and overall performance. Supporting the delivery of the site's Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Maintaining strong Health & Safety, food safety, and GMP standards. Liaising with internal teams and external contractors to ensure engineering work supports operational needs.
Shifts - you'll be working a 12-hour pattern, mostly on Days (1 in 5 shifts is Nights). Details available on application as difficult to convey in an advert!

About You:

Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in an electrical or mechanical discipline. Ideally with 18th Edition certification. A food background would be ideal, but our client is open to other industries and would also be keen to hear from ex-forces engineers looking for opportunities. Strong understanding of PPM systems and excellent fault-finding skills, both mechanical and electrical. Comfortable working under pressure, with a proactive, practical approach to maintenance and improvements. Able to work closely with production teams and external contractors. Computer literate, with the ability to complete engineering logs and maintenance reports accurately.

Next Steps:

Interested in finding out more - apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: IM/16953