Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Days and Nights - 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am

A well-established food manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to support site operations by maintaining andਟੀ improving production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role involves a mix of mechanical and electrical maintenance, including both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance on a range of food processing equipment including filling machines, pumps, spiral freezers, steam kettles, metal detectors, and depositors
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults
• Complete repairs and modifications to machinery as required
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• Record all maintenance activities using a CMMS (Shires)
• Identify and request required spare parts through the Engineering Buyer
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and food manufacturing standards
• Build strong working relationships with operations and area leads
• Complete all required safety and technical compliance documentation
• Liaise with Engineering and Maintenance Managers regarding foreseeable issues and improvement opportunities

• HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification
• Experience with in a food manufacturing environment is desirable
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT literacy
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from shop floor to senior management
• People management and teamwork skills
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• A proactive, “can‑do” attitude with a strong safety focus

• Competitive salary with shift allowance
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights, 12‑hour shifts)
• Stable role within a busy and established food manufacturing site
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability

This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a long‑term opportunity within a well‑established manufacturing environment. Apply now to register your interest.