Maintenance Engineer (Food)

Major Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading food manufacturing company based in Evesham to recruit an experienced Industrial Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent permanent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation that truly values its people, their expertise, and their contribution to ongoing success.

The business is a respected leader within the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. With a strong reputation for producing high-quality food products, the company continuously invests in cutting-edge technology and modern manufacturing processes to maintain its competitive edge.

As part of a supportive and people-focused team, you’ll be joining a business that places genuine emphasis on employee development, career progression, and continuous improvement. This is a chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment where your technical skills will directly contribute to the efficiency, reliability, and success of operations.

The Benefits

• Salary:
  • Days: Starting at £51,380, rising to £56,500 after probation (3 months)
  • Nights: Starting at £56,518
• Shift Pattern: 6am–6pm OR 6pm–6am | Permanent days or nights | 4 on, 4 off
• Training & Development: Ongoing training with the chance to gain additional qualifications (e.g. HACCP & Food Safety)
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Additional Benefits:
  • On-site canteen with free tea & coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • Death in Service (x4 salary)
  • Health Care Plan

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the site’s engineering function. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist management with delivery of department’s daily operation.
• Actively participate in the completion of the assigned PMs to ensure departmental KPI’s.
• Clear communication of breakdowns and repairs done by verbal, email and by supporting Engineering shift report.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to Identify and implement improvements to the PMs to make them more effective.
• Develop and maintain relations with the Production Engineering, Engineering Administration & Stores teams
• Identify efficiency opportunities and improvements to plant to enhance operation productivity.
• Company procedures, legislation and good working practices are adhered too.
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner & communicate issues /works completion to requesters
• Completion of daily handover

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in electrical and mechanical installation within FMCG environments
• Knowledge of ammonia compressors, refrigeration plant, glycol chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps & motors, and industrial boilers (formal qualifications in at least one discipline essential; training available for others)
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills, with clear and concise communication of solutions
• Experience with work order systems, permits to work, and engineering stores processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a business that invests in its people, values their expertise, and supports career progression. You’ll join a high-performing engineering team, benefit from structured training, and play a key role in continuous improvement across the site.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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