Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Willand (Devon)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding �3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining site operations by overseeing engineering and maintenance repairs, handling breakdowns, and executing planned and preventative maintenance schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all engineering and maintenance repairs on-site
• Efficiently handle machinery breakdowns and ensure equipment safety
• Maintain firefighting systems and ensure staff are fully trained on safety standards
• Coordinate maintenance priorities and manage inventory of critical spares
• Oversee building upkeep and manage schedules for maintenance teams

About You
This position is ideal for a candidate with experience in mechanical maintenance. Experience is a fast-paced environment is desirable but not essential.

Key Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship OR time-served relevant experience
• Desirable: Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, or refrigeration (certification is a plus)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working autonomously

Working Hours

• Continental Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
• Day Shifts: 06:00 - 18:00; Night Shifts: 18:00 - 06:00

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• High overtime potential

Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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