Maintenance & Engineering Lead

Job Description Maintenance & Engineering LeadNutriment Natural Treats Burton-on-Trent & Leicester (multi-site role) 40,000 48,000 depending on experience Access to company vehicle Nutriment Natural Treats is a growing manufacturer of natural pet treats supplying retailers and distributors across the UK and internationally.We are looking for a Maintenance & Engineering Lead to take ownership of equipment reliability across our production sites in Burton and Leicester.This is a hands-on role with a key focus on introducing structure and improving how maintenance is managed across the business.The RoleYou will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of a wide range of production equipment, while building a preventative maintenance system from the ground up.You will support multiple sites and play a critical role in reducing downtime, improving reliability and supporting production.Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a preventative maintenance programme across all sites Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repairs Maintain and improve a wide range of production equipment including grinders, fillers, forming and clipping machines Identify recurring issues and implement long-term fixes Manage and organise spare parts and critical components Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption Standardise maintenance practices across sites Support installation and setup of new equipmentAbout YouWe are looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem solving and taking ownership of maintenance systems.You will likely have experience in roles such as: Maintenance Engineer Multi-Skilled Engineer Shift Engineer Engineering SupervisorExperience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar environments would be highly beneficial.Skills & Experience Strong mechanical skills with experience on production machinery Ability to diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems Experience working in a manufacturing environment Ability to work independently across multiple sites Organised and proactive approach to maintenanceExperience implementing preventative maintenance systems would be a strong advantage.Why Join UsThis is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance across a growing business and have a real impact on how operations run day to day.You will play a key role in improving equipment reliability and building a more structured and efficient maintenance function. Apply via LinkedIn

Created: 2026-03-20