The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion and inspiration through breath-taking blooms.
Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 500 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.
To continue our tremendous growth, we need the brilliant people to help us achieve our goals. We aim to deliver excellence at every point in the supply chain from distribution to processing, technical standards through to marketing, with consideration for our people and the planet at the heart of everything we do.
If this sounds like a company that you would like to be a part of, and you have the talent, energy and drive to be a part of shaping our journey, we would love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Alconbury site.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Maintenance Engineer is a key member of the engineering team, responsible for maintaining and improving machinery and equipment across the manufacturing areas to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role includes implementing a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme, providing rapid response to breakdowns, and supporting improvement projects. Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, mentoring apprentices, and collaborating with contractors and other teams to achieve operational excellence.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and condition monitoring for key equipment and machinery across the manufacturing areas.
• Ensure that machinery operates safely and efficiently, minimising downtime and maximising performance.
• Assist with improvement and capital expenditure programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage and prioritise activities such as PPM schedules, repair tasks, and breaks to maintain equipment uptime.
• Provide a fast and effective response to breakdowns within the manufacturing areas, ensuring disruptions to operations are minimised.
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager to complete schedules and records for repairs or maintenance checks.
• Conduct maintenance activities in line with risk assessments, method statements, and health and safety legislation.
• Ensure tools and equipment used for maintenance purposes comply with health and safety regulations. Report any non-compliant tools or equipment to the Operations Manager.
• Assist in ensuring contractors working on-site adhere to health and safety standards.
• Mentor and train engineering apprentices, helping them develop correct engineering practices and skills.
• Communicate with line management about any suspected damage caused by the mistreatment of equipment or machinery.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and other teams to ensure maintenance and repair activities are effectively carried out.

ALL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES GO THROUGH OUR INTERNAL TALENT ACQUISITION TEAM AND CURRENTLY, THIS ROLE DOESN’T REQUIRE AGENCY INPUT. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD RESUMES DIRECTLY TO MM FLOWERS EMPLOYEES/MANAGERS; WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED RESUMES AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSOCIATED FEES.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In perso