Location: Brighton

Salary: £23.60 - £28.00 per hour

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a leading food manufacturer in Brighton. If you have strong mechanical and electrical expertise and are looking for a temp to perm role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and repair factory equipment (60% mechanical, 40% electrical).

* Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize downtime.

* Perform preventative maintenance to optimize efficiency.

* Support food safety and product quality standards.

* Work closely with the Senior Engineer to improve processes.

Skills & Experience

* Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

* Experience with food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and checkweighers.

* Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

* Minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.

What We're Looking For

* Safety-focused and quality-driven professional.

* Proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise.

* Team player with effective communication skills.

* Adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

* 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services

* Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform

* Specialist medical assistance and support hotline

* Weekly pay

* Hundreds of gym discounts

* 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment