Our client is a global leader in the FMCG industry with high-volume manufacturing, supplying major food, beverage and household brands.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
Provide a hands-on, multi-skilled engineering service to maintain maximum equipment uptime through reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and continuous improvement. Support safe, efficient production across a high-volume 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond quickly and effectively to production breakdowns
Carry out planned preventative maintenance using CMMS
Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Complete accurate maintenance documentation
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams
Electrical Responsibilities:
Fault-finding on motors, sensors, drives, control panels, and safety circuits
Safe isolation and electrical repairs, including basic PLC fault-finding
Mechanical Responsibilities:
Mechanical fault-finding and repairs on production machinery
Work on gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Strip-down, rebuild, and alignment of mechanical assemblies
Support machine changeovers and mechanical improvements
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven maintenance experience in FMCG, packaging, plastics, food, or beverage manufacturing
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering
Strong multi-skilled engineering background (mechanical and electrical)
Experience working 4 on / 4 off shifts
Strong fault-finding, teamwork, and communication skills
Desirable Skills:
Experience with extrusion, injection, or stretch blow moulding machinery
Familiarity with automated production and packaging equipment
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary
4 on / 4 off shift pattern
Generous pension contributions
Life assurance
Long-service awards
Employee benefits and discount platform (PerkBox)
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!