New Job Opening: Maintenance Engineer in Northallerton, UK

Job Description

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment in the Northallerton area?

We’re hiring a proactive and reliable engineer to join a dynamic and growing team at a leading UK food manufacturer. This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping a world-class production facility running at its best.

What you’ll be doing:

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  Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of food production machinery

  
  


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  Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to reduce downtime

  
  


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  Working closely with production teams to maintain peak operational performance

  
  


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  Supporting continuous improvement and factory development projects

  
  


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  Assisting with equipment installation and commissioning

  
  


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  Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with food safety and hygiene standards

  
  

What we’re looking for:

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  Experience in a maintenance engineering role – food or FMCG background ideal

  
  


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  Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills (including pneumatics and hydraulics)

  
  


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  A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team

  
  


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  Flexibility to work shifts and support production as needed

  
  


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  Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or similar) desirable, but practical experience equally valued

  
  

What’s on offer:

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  Competitive salary up to £46k and benefits package

  
  


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  Full-time, permanent role 4 on/off days 6/6 - 7/7  

  
  


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  A supportive, team-oriented environment in a business with big ambitions

  
  

If you thrive in a fast-moving setting and take pride in maintaining high standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.