Mechanical Engineer​/Fabricator - Food Manufacturing

Job Overview

Mechanical Engineer / Fabricator – Food Manufacturing

Location:

Coventry

Department:
Engineering | Maintenance

Hours:

Full‑Time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm

Salary: £47,800

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fabricator to join our busy food manufacturing site. This is a hands‑on, workshop‑based position where you will carry out mechanical maintenance, welding, and fabrication to keep production lines running efficiently.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair on production and packaging machinery.
• Perform fabrication and welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) of components to food industry standards.
• Create and update CAD drawings for fabricated and modified parts.
• Support breakdown and preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Machine replacement parts (lathe, milling, drilling) and maintain spares stock.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities and provide reports on completed work.

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, or Maintenance Technician.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Skilled in welding (TIG, MIG, ARC), fabrication, and machining.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings/CAD designs.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures.
• Computer‑literate (Microsoft Office / maintenance systems).

• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) or MEWP licence.
• Experience with temperature‑controlled systems or automated production lines.

• Competitive pay and overtime rates.
• Secure, long‑term role in a growing food manufacturing business.
• Excellent career progression and on‑the‑job training.
• Supportive, safety‑first engineering team.
• Opportunities to lead projects and introduce new fabrication solutions.

Workshop and production floor‑based role. Use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, and welding equipment. May involve working at height or outdoors occasionally. PPE and safety training provided.

If you’re a skilled Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, or Mechanical Fitter looking for a varied and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV or email direct to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).