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⚙️ Engineering · DO & CO

Maintenance Engineer

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We are seeking a fully skilled maintenance engineer to join our high-performance engineering team within a fast-paced food production facility. The successful candidate will provide technical support across all manufacturing and packaging lines, ensuring optimum equipment reliability and minimal downtime through effective maintenance, diagnostics, and continuous improvement activities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
  • Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults in a timely and safe manner
  • Support line optimisation and process improvement initiatives to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to ensure operational targets are met
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime records through the CMMS system
  • Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards always
  • Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline – Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)
  • Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (preferably food, beverage, or FMCG)
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical fault finding, and PLC-controlled equipment
  • Ability to work effectively on a continental shift pattern (days/nights, including weekends)
  • Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding, and communication skills
  • Knowledge of DAF plant operations
  • Gas safety certification
  • 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased)
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement principles

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • On-site role
  • Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
  • Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
  • A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
  • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
  • The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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What this role involves

General background for maintenance fitter roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Install pipework, valves, pumps and motors
  • Carry out planned maintenance checks
  • Find and fix faults
Typical pay (UK)
£24,000 starting · £38,000 experienced
Typical hours
42 to 44 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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