Maintenance Engineer

Winnapaugcottages; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a chance to work in a modern facility with a supportive team ethos, focusing on electrical and mechanical skills. Responsibilities include delivering engineering support, performing maintenance, and contributing to process improvements. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits such as ongoing training and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 shifts leave + birthday off

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Relevant engineering qualifications required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals.
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Education

C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC

Job description

Join a market-leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high-tech production facility in Coventry. We're seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a growing and well-structured engineering team.

This is not a firefighting role — you'll be part of a large, well-invested factory with healthy maintenance budgets, strong processes, and a supportive team ethos. The company actively invests in its people and equipment, with a clear focus on training, career progression, and future-focused engineering improvements.

If you have strong electrical & mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast‑paced but well‑managed environment, this Maintenance Engineer role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

• Salary of c£55k
• Quarterly Bonus (£1,300 - £3,000 annually)
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, plus more…
• Ongoing training & development tailored to your goals

Shift Pattern

• 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)

Key Responsibilities Of Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver hands‑on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork

What We're Looking For

• Time‑served or apprenticeship‑trained engineer
• Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)
• Strong electrical skillset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward‑thinking engineering department

To Apply

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long‑term career potential in a stable, forward‑thinking company — we'd love to hear from you!

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