Maintenance engineer

First Recruitment Services

Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

£23.6 per hour

Part Time

Employee Discounts

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturer in Brighton, offering a pay rate of £23.60 per hour for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals, with strong mechanical and electrical expertise.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing factory equipment, diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting food safety standards.
Candidates should possess troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with experience in food production machinery being essential.
This temp to perm role is ideal for a safety-focused, proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork.

Location: BrightonSalary: £23.60 per hour

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. If you have strong mechanical and electrical expertise and are looking for a temp to perm role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.
Support food safety and product quality standards.
Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Skills & Experience

Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.
Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.

What We're Looking For

Safety-focused and quality-driven professional.
Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.
Team player with effective communication skills.
Adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services
Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform
Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
Weekly pay
Hundreds of gym discounts
24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment.

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