Maintenance Engineer – Food
Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re a Maintenance Engineer in the Food Sector who enjoys keeping production moving, solving problems fast, and working Monday to Friday on days, this is a rock-solid opportunity worth your attention.
Edwards Employment Solutions are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer – Food to join a well-established food manufacturing site based in Mansfield (NG19). This is a permanent, full-time role, offering stability, autonomy, and a competitive salary of up to £42,000 per year.
This is not a night-shift grind. This is a Maintenance Engineer – Food role where your experience actually matters.
The Role – Maintenance Engineer – Food
As a Maintenance Engineer – Food, you’ll be responsible for keeping production equipment running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. You’ll handle a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns, working closely with production to keep things flowing.
Day-to-day, the Maintenance Engineer – Food role includes:
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Carrying out routine inspections and planned maintenance
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Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using schematics and manuals
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Mechanical repairs, electrical fault-finding, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting
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Welding and basic fabrication work as required
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Supporting installation and improvement of equipment
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Ensuring all work is completed safely and to compliance standards
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Keeping clear maintenance records and reports
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Supporting and guiding others with maintenance best practice
You’ll be hands-on, trusted, and expected to think commercially about uptime and efficiency. No micro-management. Just ownership.
What We’re Looking For
This Maintenance Engineer – Food position will suit someone practical, proactive, and comfortable in a production environment.
You’ll need:
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Proven experience in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance
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Strong mechanical background with electrical fault-finding experience
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Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
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Welding experience
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Good communication skills in English
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Right to work in the UK
Nice to have (but not essential):
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Supervisory or leadership experience
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PLC exposure
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Forklift licence (or willingness to train)
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Relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications
If you’re the kind of Maintenance Engineer – Food who takes pride in fixing things properly and improving how equipment performs, you’ll fit right in.
Hours, Pay & Benefits
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Salary: Up to £42,000 per year
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Hours: Monday to Friday, day shift only
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Job Type: Permanent, full-time
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Location: Mansfield, NG19
Benefits include:
Why Apply Through EES?
Edwards Employment Solutions are an award-winning, independent recruiter supporting Employers of Choice across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We partner with quality businesses and focus on long-term career moves – not quick wins.
If you’re ready to step into a Maintenance Engineer – Food role that offers stability, decent hours, and proper recognition for your skills, this one’s a no-brainer.
Apply Now
Apply today with your CV, or call our Chesterfield office on 01246 886366 for a confidential chat about the role.
No fluff. No nonsense. Just a solid Maintenance Engineer – Food opportunity.