Food Maintenance Engineer (Boiler & Refrigeration)

Location: Commutable from Evesham, Cheltenham, Worcester Contract: 3-6 Month Rolling Contract Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 12hr Days & Nights (6–6) Rate: £35ph – Outside IR35

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Food Maintenance Engineer with boiler and refrigeration expertise to join a busy FMCG site on a 3-month rolling contract. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving critical utility systems, ensuring production runs smoothly and safely.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, industrial boilers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, and compressed air systems

Delivering effective planned and reactive maintenance across plant and utilities

Responding to mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly to support production

Completing accurate shift reports, emails, and handovers

Ensuring compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and food safety (HACCP) requirements

Identifying and implementing improvements to increase reliability and efficiency

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Admin, and Stores teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

5+ years’ experience in FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment

Proven experience with refrigeration (ammonia), boilers, chillers, pumps, and motors

Strong mechanical and ele...