Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · UK wide

Maintenance Engineer at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, across the UK, paying £43,000 - £49,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£43,000 - £49,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
21 hours ago
Closes
16 Nov 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

Bang in line with the market for maintenance engineer

Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72523-maintenance-engineer-spalding-lincolnshire/

About the role

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A developing food manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their nights team. Step into a rewarding opportunity with the Maintenance Engineer role and enjoy a clear pathway to long-term progression. Working on a variety of equipment this roles gives you a opportunity to learn new skills and develop personally. 

Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off Nights 

Salary £43,000 to £49,000 plus Benefits ( Dependent on experience & qualifications) 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
  • Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively, reducing the impact on production.
  • Identify improvement opportunities for machine performance and recommend practical solutions.
  • Complete engineering paperwork accurately to support compliance and audit readiness.
  • Coordinate and supervise external contractors onsite, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and keep detailed records of engineering tasks.

 

What You Will Bring:

  • Mechanical and electrical engineering experience, with a qualification desirable (training and funded qualifications available for the right candidate).
  • Confidence working on own initiative as well as collaboratively with a wider team of site Technicians and Line Leaders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and take ownership of resolutions.
  • Good organisational skills to manage tasks, paperwork, parts restocking, and shift handovers effectively.
  • Clear communication skills to work with engineering leadership, suppliers, and stakeholders across the business.

 

This Maintenance Engineer role supports this company’s focus on reliable, high-standard production in the food manufacturing environment. By delivering responsive maintenance, improving machine uptime, and maintaining accurate records, you help reinforce a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

 

Location:

This Maintenance Engineer role is based at the company’s site in the UK, operating on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off nights from 18:00 to 06:00.

 

Interested?:

If you’re ready to take the next step in a Maintenance Engineer job where training, development, and meaningful ownership matter, apply today. Your application could be the start of an exciting engineering career.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

7202947 – James Randall

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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72523-maintenance-engineer-spalding-lincolnshire/ · Posted 21 hours ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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