Our client is a leading manufacturer within the FMCG sector, specialising in the production of high-quality products for a wide customer base. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and product consistency, they operate using modern manufacturing processes and maintain high industry standards across their operations.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Electrical) to lead site reliability and maintenance operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will focus on driving equipment reliability, improving plant performance, reducing downtime, and embedding a proactive maintenance culture across the engineering function.
You will lead a small engineering team while working closely with production and operational teams to deliver continuous improvement initiatives, optimise maintenance strategies, and ensure high engineering and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement site-wide reliability and maintenance strategies

• Drive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition-based maintenance activities

• Improve asset performance, plant uptime, and operational efficiency

• Analyse breakdowns and implement root cause corrective actions

• Monitor KPIs including MTBF and MTTR to improve engineering performance

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of engineers

• Ensure effective use of CMMS systems for maintenance planning and reporting

• Produce reports on downtime, maintenance trends, and engineering performance

• Support maintenance budget control and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and engineering procedures

• Collaborate with production, quality, contractors, and suppliers to support operational performance

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Engineering or equivalent

• Strong electrically biased, multi-skilled engineering background

• Previous experience within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proven experience in reliability engineering or maintenance leadership

• Strong knowledge of PPM strategies and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience using CMMS systems

• Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and data analysis skills

• Experience leading and developing engineering teams

Desirable Skills:

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline

• 18th Edition qualification

• Knowledge of RCA, FMEA, and condition monitoring techniques

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Day shift hours: 09:00 – 17:30

• Opportunity to lead reliability improvements within a growing engineering function

• Ongoing development and progression opportunities

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.