Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Sector: Food Manufacturing

Location: Essex

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive - to be discussed

Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days

ISQ Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established farm and food business with their search for a Maintenance Engineer (days). This company is renowned for producing high-quality, sustainable snacking products and supplying major retailers and foodservice customers both in the UK and internationally.

As a key member of a small engineering team, you will play an essential role in maintaining and improving the performance of production equipment (both electrical and mechanical). You’ll support ongoing process improvements, assist with planned and reactive maintenance tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

The successful candidate must have a full UK driving license, access to their own vehicle, and full Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship not provided).

Benefits:

Competitive salary - to be discussed & experience dependent Pension scheme 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays Impressive staff discounts!

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance: Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance activities on production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime. Troubleshooting: Provide support for electrical, mechanical, and automation systems. Compliance & Safety: Ensure engineering practices meet food safety, health & safety, and regulatory requirements. Process Optimisation: Analyse production processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

About You:

Relevant Engineering degree (essential) Electrical engineering bias (desirable) Food manufacturing background (desirable) Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration skills Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic, small-team environment Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that combines traditional farming values with a modern, innovative approach to food production. To discuss further, please click to apply now.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK.