Maintenance Engineer - Food Industry

Maintenance Engineer - Food Industry Waltham Cross, Herts £40,000 to £45,000 5 out of 7 days – 40 hours per week (Core Hours: 1200 – 2100 or 1300 – 2200) An exciting opportunity has arisen within Reynolds Food Group for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our family run business with a nationwide network of depots, delivering fresh, frozen and chilled products to some of the most famous eateries in the UK. As the Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that negligible downtime occurs on all equipment within the Warehouse/Conveyor/Pick-Line operations. You will lead and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a range of mechanical and electrical installations, at the Waltham Cross NDC and from time to time at other locations within the group, within and around the M25. What will I be doing? Design and provide Planned Preventative Maintenance for all M&E equipment (Box Erector, Print & Apply Labeller and associated Conveyor, Cardboard Baler, and Accumulation Conveyor). Attend and rectify all breakdowns that may occur to any of the above equipment. Provide user and simple fault-finding solutions to equipment users on the Conveyor/Pick-Line. Work closely with the relevant equipment providers to further develop the equipment. Maintain a working stock of key components and consumables required for repairs. Provide breakdown support to the warehouse team on other plant and equipment. e.g., High Speed Doors, Dock Levellers etc. Liaise with specialist contractors as required, for out of hours breakdowns including Refrigeration and Electrical services. Work within all H&S and environmental standards and regulations. From time to time provide specialist support to other group companies in the Greater London area. What are you looking for in a maintenance engineer? A recognised Mechanical Electrical Engineering qualification. Proven experience of mechanical maintenance of Hydraulic/Pneumatic equipment, belts and conveyors. Experience of electrical fault finding on Computer Controlled equipment and machinery. Experience of working within the food industry/chilled warehouse environment. The ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences. Accurate attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills. Friendly, helpful & polite with a “can do” attitude. Full clean driving licence and car owner. Benefits: Annual pay reviews. 20 days plus Bank Holiday’s, increasing to 25 days with service. Group Personal Pension Plan. Retail Discount membership. Health Care Cash Plan membership. Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment. Are you ready to join a rapidly growing family business? Don't delay apply today! Reynolds Food Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. REF-(Apply online only)

Location: Waltham Cross, EN7, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025