Maintenance Engineer

Company: KAG Recruitment Consultancy
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Location: Armthorpe
Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer

Due to continued growth, we have several opportunities available for Maintenance Engineers to join our client, one of Europe’s leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Armthorpe, Doncaster.

Job Details

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Armthorpe, Doncaster

Salary: £46,000 – £48,000 DOE

Shifts: 4 on 4 OFF (2 days 6:00 am to 6:00 pm / 2 nights 6:00 pm to 6:00 am)

The Role

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will possess strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime. You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report to and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day-to-day activities you will undertake.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery, especially Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment.
  • Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
  • Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
  • Proactively complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
  • Carry out special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
  • Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
  • Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline; 18th edition qualification would be advantageous.
  • Completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner.
  • Proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development within a leading food processing company.

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Posted: July 4th, 2026