Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Technician – Gainsborough
Location: Gainsborough
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off (2 days, 2 nights – 6am to 6pm)

A leading international manufacturer within the food industry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its Engineering Team at a major production site in Gainsborough. This facility specialises in the production of food crumbing and coating products and plays a crucial role in supplying a wide range of food and beverage solutions worldwide.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting preventative and reactive maintenance across the facility to ensure optimum equipment uptime and efficiency. You'll work as part of a proactive engineering team and play a vital role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled PPMs and reactive maintenance to ensure consistent production.
• Comply with all health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Complete and document risk assessments with appropriate control measures.
• Lock off or repair any unsafe machinery immediately and notify relevant personnel.
• Carry out fault finding and breakdown resolution, working closely with production teams to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Record all work completed, parts used, and observations accurately in the engineering log and computer systems.
• Participate in project and improvement works to enhance equipment performance and plant reliability.
• Complete and return PM sheets with recommendations for ongoing improvements.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for individuals with the right qualifications and hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment:

• HNC, City & Guilds, or time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting – food industry experience is a strong advantage.
• Electrically biased or multi-skilled (with mechanical capability).
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems is highly desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary: £36,000
• Shift Allowance: £11,945
• Total Earnings: £47,945
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Life assurance – 6x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to shift pattern)
• Paid shutdown over Christmas (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)
• Overtime available (paid at 1.35x standard rate)

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation with a global footprint and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. You'll be part of a diverse team where your skills are valued and where continuous improvement is part of the culture.