Maintenance Engineer

Position: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cornwall (Commutable from Bodmin, Lostwithiel, St Austell, Truro, Newquay, Wadebridge and surrounding areas)
Salary: -45,000 - -50,000
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (06:00-15:00)
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at a busy food manufacturing site in Cornwall. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment with a keen about maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment and looking to leave the night shift behind!
You will be responsible for ensuring the site''s production machinery and electrical systems operate efficiently by responding to breakdowns, performing fault finding, and supporting planned and preventative maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out both Electrical & Mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on production machinery and site equipment.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults across automated and production systems.
* Maintain motors, control panels, sensors, and electrical components.
* Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Support planned and preventative maintenance schedules across the site.
* Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams to ensure smooth site operations.
* Assist with general site electrical maintenance when required.

Skills & Qualifications
* Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or a related discipline or Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* Experience with food manufacturing or similar automated environment.
* Basic understanding of PLC systems and fault finding is desirable.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment where engineering plays a vital role in operational success. The business is committed to developing its employees, offering ongoing training and clear pathways for technical and career progression


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