JW Lees Brewery
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Vacancy - Middleton - £37,000 plus profit share bonus, BUPA, Team Member discount
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team at JW Lees Brewery. This hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment involves carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging, and site services equipment, while supporting site performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Working as part of a small team with site-wide responsibility, the successful candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong fault-finding skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, and committed to maintaining high standards within a business that values engineering expertise and long-term development.
What’s in it for you as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
- Ongoing investment in equipment, training, and engineering development
- Supportive team environment where engineering input and ideas are valued
- Competitive pay
- Private medical cover with BUPA
- Profit share
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Access to BenefitHub offering online and high street discounts
- Discount in all our managed pubs, inns, and hotels
- Access to our employee assistance programme
- Yearly service recognition
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The Role & Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across brewing, packaging, and production equipment.
- Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, pipework, and production machinery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Assist with fabrication, welding, and installation work when required.
- Work closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations across the site.
- Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards at all times.
The Person:
- Previous experience within a brewery, food, beverage, or manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and breakdown maintenance experience.
- Experience with pumps, pneumatics, conveyors, valves, and process equipment.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving production environment.
- Recognised engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship.
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Desirable skills and experience:
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
- Recognised time-served engineering apprenticeship.
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.
- IOSH or relevant Health & Safety training.
- Experience within FMCG, brewing, or automated manufacturing environments.
About JW Lees:
Proudly family-owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns, and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food, and memorable experiences. We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:
- Proud
- Savvy
- Honest
- Passionate
- Personal
- Together
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