Kepak Group
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Kepak St. Merryn
Kepak is a global food company, supplying international retailers and food service brands with premium meat products, ready-to-market convenience foods, and innovative food concepts. Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin specialises in beef processing, offering retail-ready cuts, packaged branded meat, and quality-assured products sourced from local farmers and chosen by master butchers.
About the Role
As the Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure optimal function and reliability of machinery, equipment, and tools in our Production facility, enabling continuous, efficient operations. Working on a 4:4 shift pattern (5:00 AM–5:00 PM), this critical role requires expertise across mechanical, electrical, PLC, refrigeration, and permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
Preferred experience includes meat or food production, though high-quality qualifications and proven skills in uninterrupted system maintenance are essential. Competitive salary, 42-hour weekly average, and rich benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections (electrical/mechanical), troubleshoot faults, and minimise downtime across production lines, packaging, and processing equipment.
- Perform electro-mechanical repairs on high-speed, PLC-controlled machinery, including hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Provide technical support for refrigeration, compressed air, and steam systems.
- Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance routines, improving system efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with production teams to meet performance targets and resolve breakdowns.
- Monitor and report line equipment health, investigating anomalies and implementing emergency fixes when required.
- Lead continuous improvement by analysing processes and suggesting technical enhancements.
- Support integration of new equipment, liaising with suppliers on installations/modifications.
- Maintain a safe, clean working environment in the workshop, stores, and transit areas.
- Record all maintenance tasks in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures.
- Rotating shift cover to ensure 24-hour operational support.
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Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering – essential.
- Certification in BS7671 (18th Edition) – 17th acceptable with commitment to update.
- Preferred: Demonstrated experience in meat or food processing environments.
- Desirable: Strong understanding of mechanical diagnostics, PLC troubleshooting, refrigeration, and permit-to-work (PTW) protocols.
- Essential: Diagnostic and root-cause investigation skills.
- Attitude: Proactive, adaptable, initiative-driven, with clear communication skills and team collaboration strengths.
- Policies: Sound compliance awareness, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.
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Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits
- 22 days annual leave (after probation).
- Employee Discount platform.
- FREE 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (legal/mental health support).
- Pension plan + Death in Service benefit.
- Christmas hamper.
- Refer a friend – earn up to £500.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Subsidised canteen, free lunch (once/month), hot drinks all day.
- Engagement activities & Long Service Awards.
- Ongoing training and career development.
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