Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

  • Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
  • St. Breward, Cornwall
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (FTC)

Location: North Cornwall
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata from start date)
Shift Pattern: 3-on / 3-off (days & nights)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art food manufacturing site in North Cornwall. This is a front-line engineering role within a high-care production environment, supporting critical manufacturing assets and working closely with the Engineering Team Leader.

You ll play a key role in maintaining and improving equipment across the site, with a particular focus on food production, supplying specialist ingredients to external food manufacturers.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced FMCG environment and wants exposure to both preventative and reactive maintenance in a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive engineering issues
  • Maintaining and fault-finding on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, agitators and instrumentation

  • Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and production teams to plan and execute maintenance activities

  • Recording and tracking work through the site maintenance management system

  • Supporting multiple operational areas to gain broader site experience

You ll be well suited to this role if you:

  • Are a Maintenance Engineer, ideally time-served or qualified to NVQ, HNC or HND level.

  • Have a good understanding of UK engineering regulations and legislation

  • Enjoy a hands-on role, working both indoors and outdoors

  • Have experience in a manufacturing or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)

  • Work well as part of a team and are willing to support others when needed

  • Are comfortable using computerised maintenance and reporting systems

What s on Offer:

  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • Autonomous and inclusive working environment

  • Opportunities for career progression within the UK and internationally

  • Enhanced employer pension contributions

  • Health cash plan (including dental and eye care claims)

  • 24/7 wellbeing support via a clinically approved app

  • Life assurance up to 4x salary

  • Discounted branded products

  • Free on-site parking

  • Subsidised staff restaurant

  • Access to a wide range of retail discounts and employee benefits

Apply now for more information and immediate review.