Maintenance Engineer

Melton Mowbray · Warehouse & Logistics

£40,000 per annumNight shift

A large independent food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance / Packaging Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a genuinely great opportunity to join a profitable, stable and growing business that continues to invest heavily in its site, equipment and people.

Monday to Friday – No Nights & No Weekends

The of role operates on a straightforward double-day shift pattern:

  • Week 1: Monday–Friday, 6am–2pm
  • Week 2: Monday–Friday, 1pm–9pm
  • NO night shifts or weekend working

An excellent opportunity for engineers looking for a strong work-life balance while working within a modern food manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

  • £40,000 + paid overtime
  • Plus Company & Individual bonus schemes (up to 5% of salary)
  • Monday to Friday working
  • No nights or weekends
  • Private healthcare
  • Company contributory pension
  • Stable and growing business

Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer

  • Maintain production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime.
  • Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Monitor equipment performance and take corrective action.
  • Respond effectively to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
  • Support engineering projects, installations and equipment modifications.
  • Work closely with production to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Experience Required:

  • Qualified Maintenance Engineer – C&G, NVQ Level 3, ONC/HNC or equivalent.
  • Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical experience, ideally electrically biased.
  • Ideally apprenticeship trained.
  • Proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
  • Confident working independently when required.
  • Food manufacturing experience advantageous.

The role would suit engineers based in South Nottingham, North Leicestershire or around Melton Mowbray.

If you are an experienced Maintenance or Packaging Engineer looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with no nights or weekends, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business.

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  • How do I apply for Maintenance Engineer?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £40,000 per annum

  • Where is this job based?

    Melton Mowbray

  • Who is the employer?

    Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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