Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £51,000 🕒 Full Time | Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing business in South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to join a business that invests in its people, equipment and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting the site in delivering operational targets. The Role: * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across a range of food manufacturing equipment * Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding to minimise downtime * Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on machinery and production lines * Supporting continuous improvement projects and engineering upgrades * Working closely with Production and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability and performance * Maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing engineering documentation * Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures * Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues What We're Looking For: * Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar fast-paced production environment * Electrically biased with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent) * Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous * Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems * A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team The Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturer where engineering is valued as a key function within the business. You'll have the chance to work with modern equipment, contribute to site improvements and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. For more information, please apply or get in touch directly