Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex
Hours: 6:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: ASAP
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension scheme, learning & development opportunities
About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a small, supportive engineering team within a successful food manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring machinery, facilities, and production systems run safely and efficiently through planned and reactive maintenance.
This position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Carry out routine inspections, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance to a high standard.
*Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration plant faults.
*Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and reporting.
*Work safely within environments ranging from -35°C freezers to 220°C ovens, ensuring compliance with PPE requirements.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
*Collaborate effectively with the engineering team and provide support when required.
Skills & Experience Needed
Essential
*Trade-tested in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline (electrical bias preferred).
*Experience in industrial machinery, building/facilities maintenance, or manufacturing environments.
*Strong fault-finding ability across:
*Mechanical systems
*Electrical systems (including 3-phase and motor drivers)
*PLC-controlled circuits

Desirable
*Refrigeration plant fault-finding experience.
*Good organisational skills.
*Strong communication skills.
*Innovative, self-motivated approach.
Additional Information
*Full PPE must be worn at all times (including hairnets/beard nets).
*No travel required; this is a single-site role.
*On-site parking available.
*Reporting into the Engineering Manager.
*Team of three engineers.
Why This Role Matters
This is a key position within the engineering team. Filling it ensures reliable production performance and prevents the wider team from having to cover extended or unscheduled shifts.