Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leominster
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£43,500 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Preventative Maintenance Fault Finding Problem Solving Health & Safety Compliance Calibration Process Machinery

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leominster

Salary: £40k - 43.5k per year

Type: Permanent, On-site

Job details

A large food manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working within a fast paced environment conducting routine & reactive maintenance on process machinery. Shift Pattern- 05.30am till 13.30pm & 9.30am till 17.30pm on a 2 week rotation. Salary £40,000 to £43,500 plus Benefits & Overtime.

What You Will Do

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  • Optimise machinery output and ensure high product quality through efficient engineering practices.
  • Work on mechanical and electrical projects, including installations and refurbishments.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while promoting good engineering practices.
  • Participate in calibrations and ensure maintenance activities meet audit requirements.
  • Operate and maintain effluent plant systems and fire suppression systems to ensure environmental and safety compliance.

What You Will Bring

  • An experienced Engineer within mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to challenges.
  • The ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and a positive attitude to thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience in food manufacturing or IEE 17th/18th Edition qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Location

The role is based at a well-established company in Shobdon, Herefordshire, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

Interested?

If you're ready to embrace this exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer and take your career to new heights, don't wait. Apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and offers unparalleled growth opportunities.

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