Maintenance Engineer/Technician | Food Manufacturing | North Wales | Up to £45,000

Are you a hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge? Or maybe you're a skilled technician from another industry who wants to break into one of the UK's most secure and rewarding sectors — food manufacturing?
This could be the role for you.

About the Business

We're working with a leading food manufacturing business in North Wales, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and foodservice customers nationwide. With significant growth and ongoing investment in people and technology, this is a fantastic time to join their engineering team.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be at the heart of keeping the factory running smoothly. You'll carry out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, making sure production lines stay reliable and downtime is kept to a minimum.

This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same — a perfect opportunity if you enjoy problem-solving and working with cutting-edge machinery.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out preventative maintenance on food production equipment

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Respond quickly to breakdowns and get machinery back online

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Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults and put long-term fixes in place

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Work closely with production teams to support output targets

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Keep clear maintenance records and suggest improvements

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Always work with safety, quality, and compliance in mind

About You

We're open to backgrounds — whether you're an experienced Maintenance or Technician Engineer in food/FMCG, or you've built your skills in another sector (automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, military, etc.) and want to move into food production.

Ideally, you'll have:

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Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or similar)

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Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills

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Experience with conveyors, packaging kit, or automated systems (advantageous, not essential)

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A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

What's in it for You

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Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

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Company pension scheme

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Training and development opportunities to grow your skills

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Supportive, team-focused environment

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Clear career progression in a growing sector — food is one of the UK's most secure industries