Maintenance Engineer Permanent £49,000.00 - £51,000.00 per annum Mornings and Afternoons - 2 week rotation Whitchurch Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer who thrives on keeping production running at peak performance? Do you enjoy fault-finding, problem-solving and making a real impact on operational efficiency? If so, we'd like to hear from you. We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business. Working as part of a close-knit engineering team and reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime. The Opportunity This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, machinery installation, breakdown response and continuous improvement projects across a busy manufacturing facility. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of issues, contribute ideas and help drive engineering standards forward. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across all plant and equipment * Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime * Install, maintain and improve manufacturing machinery and production equipment * Undertake fabrication and repair work including TIG and Arc welding * Carry out pipe fitting, servicing and general maintenance activities * Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality and waste reduction * Lead and coordinate engineering activities during breakdown situations * Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures What We're Looking For * Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer role * Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment * TIG and Arc welding experience * Pipe fitting, fabrication and general maintenance skills * Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability * Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise effectively * Strong communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude Desirable Experience * FMCG or food manufacturing experience * Knowledge of meat processing environments * Experience with electrical systems, motor drives, hydraulics and pneumatics * City & Guilds Engineering qualification or equivalent * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office * Understanding of food processing operations and manufacturing best practices What's in it for You? * Join a secure and growing business with strong investment in engineering * Work within a supportive and experienced engineering team * Opportunities for training and development in electrical and automation systems * Varied and challenging role with genuine opportunities to make an impact * Competitive salary and benefits package If you're a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys keeping production moving and wants to be part of a business that values its engineering team, apply today. Whether you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or Production Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, please send us your CV ASAP by applying to this advert