Maintenance Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Gap Technical Ltd
£45 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Colne, Lancashire
Summary: The Maintenance Engineer role at a BRC-accredited food manufacturing site in Colne focuses on planned maintenance of critical assets to ensure operational continuity and minimize downtime. Candidates should have experience in food production environments and possess strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills. The position requires collaboration with production and hygiene teams while adhering to food safety and health regulations. Proactive communication and adaptability are essential personal attributes for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned maintenance tasks on assets in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, including equipment maintenance logs, inspections, and repairs.
- Work closely with the production and hygiene teams to complete scheduled maintenance activities.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards, health and safety regulations, and BRC accreditation requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within a food manufacturing or BRC-regulated environment.
- Multi-skilled engineer with the ability to work on both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with industrial food processing machinery.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (BRC standards) and an understanding of health and safety practices within a food production setting.
- Strong communicator, able to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
- Flexible and adaptable to changes in production schedules or maintenance needs.
Salary (Rate): £45/hour
City: Colne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Colne
Shift Pattern: Days Mon-Fri
Rate £45p/h
Gap Technical are seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a highly regulated, BRC-accredited food manufacturing site in Colne. The role is focused on planned maintenance of critical assets, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime across production lines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment, preferably within food production, and possess strong maintenance knowledge on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned maintenance tasks on assets in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, including equipment maintenance logs, inspections, and repairs.
- Work closely with the production and hygiene teams to complete scheduled maintenance activities
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards, health and safety regulations, and BRC accreditation requirements.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within a food manufacturing or BRC-regulated environment.
- Multi-skilled engineer with the ability to work on both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with industrial food processing machinery
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (BRC standards) and an understanding of health and safety practices within a food production setting
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communicator, able to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
- Flexible and adaptable to changes in production schedules or maintenance needs.
How to Apply:
Please hit the apply now link and upload your CV
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Closing Date 08.05.2026