Specialists in Food Engineering Recruitment

In food manufacturing, keeping production lines efficient and operations running smoothly is essential. At Zest, we specialise in food engineering recruitment and engineering recruitment, connecting skilled professionals with leading food manufacturers looking to maintain and optimise their food production lines.

Whether you’re a Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Engineering Manager, or Production Line Specialist, our clients need talented individuals like you to ensure their factories operate at peak performance. From reactive maintenance to planned improvements, your expertise is vital in keeping production moving.

We understand the unique challenges of the food industry. Downtime can cost businesses significantly, which is why food manufacturers rely on experienced engineers to maintain equipment, solve breakdowns, and drive continuous improvements. At Zest, we’ve spent years building relationships with employers who are searching for candidates that keep operations reliable, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.

Our food engineering recruitment services cover a wide range of roles, from mechanical and electrical engineering to automation and production line optimisation. Whether you’re maintaining high-speed machinery, improving efficiencies, or ensuring compliance across a food production line, we’ll match you with opportunities that reflect your skills, goals, and ambitions.

Why partner with Zest? We’re specialists in engineering recruitment for the food industry. Our tailored, personal approach ensures we connect you with roles that challenge and inspire you. If you’re passionate about keeping production running, solving engineering challenges, and driving innovation, we’re ready to help.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Explore our current engineering roles or call us on 01780 483999 to speak with our team. Let’s keep the food industry moving together.


Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • West Midlands
  • £50000 - £52000 per annum

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 12 hour days & nights £50,000-£52,000 + Benefits Birmingham I am looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer...

Date: 17th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: NPC/NW/25

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Derbyshire
  • £43000 - £47000 per annum

I’m working with a market-leading food manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Multi-skilled Engineer to join the expanding team....

Date: 16th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: JM/MSE/DE

Engineering Team Leader

  • Norfolk
  • Up to £62000 per annum + additional benefits

Engineering Team Leader – Food Manufacturing – Night ShiftLocation: Commutable from Peterborough, Norwich, Kings Lynn, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cambridge, Wisbech, and...

Date: 13th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-NR-1301

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Bedfordshire
  • £52500 - £55000 per annum + excellent benefits

Are you a proactive Multi-skilled Engineer who’s seeking new challenges with a reputable food company? Our client is a prominent...

Date: 8th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-SG-0801

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Lincolnshire
  • Up to £51500 per annum + additional benefits

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)£51,500 + Benefits Package | Lincolnshire | Days & Nights Rotating Shifts I’ve partnered with a highly...

Date: 8th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-PE-0801

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Northamptonshire
  • £48000 - £58000 per annum + training opportunities

Maintenance Engineer – £48,000 to £58,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + BenefitsLocation: Commutable from Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, and...

Date: 6th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-NN-0601

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Lincolnshire
  • £49500 - £50100 per annum + additional benefits

Multi-Skilled Engineer – £49.5K – Boston Area Join a growing manufacturing business near Boston that’s heavily investing in its people,...

Date: 6th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-PE-0701

Maintenance Engineer

  • Norfolk
  • Up to £50000 per annum + benefits package

Are you a Multi-skilled Engineer who’s seeking new challenges with an innovative food company? Do you enjoy working as part...

Date: 6th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-NR-0601

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Norfolk
  • £50000 - £52000 per annum + training opportunities

Multi-Skilled Engineer – NorfolkSalary: circa £50K + BenefitsShift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (rotating days and nights) We’re working with...

Date: 6th Jan 2025   
Job Ref: OJE-PE-0601

Field Service Engineer

  • West Yorkshire
  • Negotiable

Field Service EngineerWest Yorkshire£45,000 + Overtime (Door to door pay) + benefits I am seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer...

Date: 27th Dec 2024   
Job Ref: NPC/NW/24

Engineering Team Leader

  • South Yorkshire
  • £52000 - £56000 per annum

We are seeking an accomplished engineering team leader to join a well-established food company in the Barnsley area. You will...

Date: 20th Dec 2024   
Job Ref: JM/S/ETL

Multi-skilled Engineer

  • Lincolnshire
  • £49000 - £53000 per annum

I am on the search for an apprentice trained, electrically biased engineer to join a well known FMCG business situated...

Date: 17th Dec 2024   
Job Ref: JM/MSE/LN

Electrical Engineer

  • West Yorkshire
  • £55000 - £58000 per annum

Zest are recruiting an electrical engineer to join their respectable client in West Yorkshire. Responsibilities include: – Responding to breakdowns,...

Date: 26th Nov 2024   
Job Ref: JM/EE/WY

Electrical Engineer

  • Norfolk
  • Up to £50000 per annum + development

Electrical Engineer – Develop Your Controls SkillsNorfolk | Up to £50,000 | Days-Based Role Join a modern, innovative food business...

Date: 25th Nov 2024   
Job Ref: OJE-NR-2511