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 electrical maintenance skills

A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Engineering

HACCP/Food Safety Level 3 (beneficial)

Ammonia/BOAS/F-Gas certifications (beneficial)

Basic welding/fabrication skills (advantage)

What’s on Offer:

Rolling 3-6 month contract

4 on 4 off shift pattern – 12hr days & nights (6–6)

Minimum 42 hours per week

£35ph – Outside IR35

Immediate start available

I am looking to speak to talented Food Maintenance Engineers with boiler and refrigeration experience who are seeking a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed), Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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