Location: Brighton
Salary: £23.60 - £28.00 per hour
40 hours per week Monday to Friday
We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. If you have strong mechanical and electrical expertise and are looking for a temp to perm role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be ideal.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).
* Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
* Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.
* Support food safety and product quality standards.
* Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.
Skills & Experience
* Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
* Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.
* Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
* Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
What We're Looking For
* Safety-focused and quality-driven professional.
* Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.
* Team player with effective communication skills.
* Adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.
Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:
* 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services
* Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform
* Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
* Weekly pay
* Hundreds of gym discounts
* 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment