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Maintenance Engineer

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

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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

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What’s on offer:

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  • Competitive salary up to £46k and benefits package

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  • Full-time, permanent role Monday to Friday (7am–5pm, with a rota for 1 in 5 weekend cover if required)

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  • Ongoing training and development

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

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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.

Maintenance Engineer

Leeming Bar, Northallerton, UK
Full time

Published on 08/06/2025

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