Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | SO21 1QA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City Centre Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ME75/25-1105 |
Summary
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Winchester
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Permanent Position
We are recruiting for a qualified Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced UK-based food manufacturing site. This is a hands-on role supporting maintenance, fault finding and installation work across production, packaging and cold storage areas.
The Role:
Electrical maintenance and fault finding on production line equipment
Working on control panels, MCCs, motors and drives
Supporting installations and continuous improvement projects
Ensuring compliance with GMP, hygiene and site safety standards
Essential Requirements:
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2
18th Edition – City & Guilds 2382-22
Inspection & Testing – City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent)
ECS/JIB Gold Card
Proven industrial/manufacturing experience
Competent with control panels, MCCs, motors and drives
Health & Safety:
LOTO and Permit to Work experience
Working at Height & Manual Handling
Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to complete)
Understanding of GMP and high-care environments
Desirable:
PLC fault finding
Refrigeration plant awareness
ATEX/CompEx
First Aid at Work
Benefits:
Free staff product allocation from day one
Access to Westfield Health Plan once on company contract
Option to enrol in a private health plan
Team perks and incentives (e.g. Payday Pizza)
Stable permanent employment within a growing manufacturing business
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, ambitious British food manufacturer investing in modern production equipment and continuous improvement. You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping state-of-the-art machinery running, with real influence over process improvements and site performance.
Offering a competitive salary (£35k–£40k), long-term stability within FMCG, supportive team culture, and perks like free ice cream and health plan access, this role is ideal for a qualified electrician looking to develop their career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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