Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – JW Lees Brewery

Company: JW Lees
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Vacancy – Middleton – £35,000 plus profit share bonus, BUPA, Team Member discount

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a our Engineering Team at JW Lees Brewery. This hands‑on role in a fast‑paced production environment involves carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging, and site services equipment, while supporting site performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Working as part of a small team with site‑wide responsibility, the successful candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong fault‑finding skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, and committed to maintaining high standards within a business that values engineering expertise and long‑term development.

What’s in it for you as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Ongoing investment in equipment, training and engineering development
  • Supportive team environment where engineering input and ideas are valued
  • Competitive pay
  • Private medical cover with BUPA
  • Profit share
  • Stakeholder pension scheme
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Access to BenefitHub offering online and high street discounts
  • Discount in all our managed pubs, inns and hotels
  • Access to our employee assistance programme
  • Yearly service recognition

The Role & Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging and production equipment.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, pipework and production machinery.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Assist with fabrication, welding and installation work when required.
  • Work closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations across site.
  • Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards at all times.

The Person

  • Previous experience within a brewery, food, beverage or manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Strong mechanical fault‑finding and breakdown maintenance experience.
  • Experience with pumps, pneumatics, conveyors, valves and process equipment.
  • Welding and fabrication experience.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑moving production environment.
  • Recognised engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship.

Desirable skills and experience

  • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
  • Recognised time‑served engineering apprenticeship.
  • HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.
  • IOSH or relevant Health & Safety training.Experience within FMCG, brewing or automated manufacturing environments.

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Posted: July 16th, 2026