Handyperson – Maintenance Assistant

Company: 2 Sisters Food Group
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Job Description:

Great opportunities to help feed the nation at a leading UK food manufacturing company.

Here at 2 Sisters Food Group – site B we are proud to be counted amongst the nation’s key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain. We currently have exciting opportunities for Maintenance Assistant to join Site B team in West Bromwich.

The hours of work and shift patterns are:

Sunday 6:00 – 16:00

Monday to Thursday 14:00 – 22:00

The rates of pay are: £14.93.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the GMO will provide general maintenance and fabrication support across the site, ensuring internal and external areas of the factory are safe, functional, and well-maintained in accordance with food safety and health and safety standards.

  • Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks across the factory (internal and external), including fabrication, carpentry, painting, and minor plumbing.
  • Perform light fabrication tasks on metal fixtures, safety barriers, guards, and structural supports as required.
  • Support engineering and production teams by responding promptly to maintenance requests.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in line with health and safety, environmental, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop areas in good working condition.
  • Assist with site improvements, installations, and modifications.
  • Conduct routine inspections of plant areas to identify and rectify minor faults or deterioration.
  • Liaise with the Engineering Manager to prioritise workload and report progress or issues.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience in a general maintenance role (preferably in a food manufacturing or industrial environment).
  • Competent in basic fabrication, plumbing, and general repairs.
  • City & Guilds level 2 or equivalent qualifications in plumbing, carpentry or building would be advantageous.
  • Strong awareness of health, safety, environment, and food hygiene standards.
  • Level 2 H&S and Food Safety
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
  • Good standard of spoken & written English which will allow written instructions to be read & effectively communicated

Package Description:

Immediate starts

Hours of work: 38.25

Pay rates: £14.93

Opportunities for overtime

Free on site parking

Discounted buses to work available

Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.

Employee assistance programme.

Grocery Aid – employees access to counselling

Death in service benefit, optional – linked to pension

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Posted: June 4th, 2026