Maintenance Engineer

Company: D R Newitt & Associates
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Location: Leek
Job Description:

D R Newitt are working with a close client who due to growth are currently on the market for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

The client are a highly respected and leading player within the Food Manufacturing indsutry and have been hugely succesful.

On offer is a salary of 47,000- 48,000 DOE, plus benefits.

This is a monday to friday, day shifts role.

The position

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules, ensuring full
  • compliance with BRCGS Clause 4.7 (Maintenance)
  • Undertake reactive breakdown repairs promptly and safely to minimise downtime
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment including blending, conveying, filling, and packaging machinery
  • Maintain and support site utilities and services, including refrigeration, HVAC systems, and critical utilities prevents contamination risks
  • Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
  • Comply fully with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Support and comply with HACCP principles, ensuring engineering activities do not introduce food safety risks
  • Maintain equipment and work areas to high hygiene and housekeeping standards in line with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
  • Ensure all tools, lubricants, and materials used are suitable for food manufacturing (e.g., food‑grade where required)
  • Continuous improvement

Candidate specification

  • Completed multi‑skilled engineering apprenticeship
  • Level 3 qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environment
  • Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills (electrical and mechanical)
  • Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standards, GMP, and HACCP principles
  • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
  • Competent IT skills, including CMMS systems
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, don’t hesitate in applying.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026