Full job descriptionMechanical Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing)
£38,000 - £42,000 + Days Only + Progression + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits
Bedford
Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, who has a background working on production machinery, looking for a hands-on role within a specialist manufacturer where you can take ownership of machinery maintenance?
On offer is the opportunity to join an established British food manufacturer specialising in organic and natural food products.
Operating since 2004, the company combines traditional food production methods with modern manufacturing and packaging equipment, supplying its own product ranges alongside bespoke manufacturing and private-label services for other brands.
You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a variety of food production and packaging machinery, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. This will involve diagnosing mechanical and pneumatic faults, carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanically biased Maintenance Technician, who has experience working with pneumatics, to join a specialist manufacture who offer progression opportunities.


The Role
*Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment
*Diagnose and repair mechanical and pneumatic faults
*Maintain filling, capping, labelling and conveyor machinery to ensure reliable operation
*Inspect machinery regularly to identify worn components and potential failures
*Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs
*Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week


The Person
*Experience working as a Maintenance Technician
*Background working in a manufacturing environment


If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH28268
Keywords: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Food Manufacturing, Packaging Machinery, Fault Finding, Pneumatics, PPM, Bedford
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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