Maintenance engineer

Summary: The role of Maintenance Engineer involves maintaining and repairing factory equipment for a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. The position requires strong mechanical and electrical expertise, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring food safety standards. This is a temp to perm opportunity in a fast-paced environment, ideal for a proactive problem solver. The role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.
• Support food safety and product quality standards.
• Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Key Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Safety-focused and quality-driven professional.
• Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.

Salary (Rate): 23.60

City: Brighton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other