Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing company known throughout the UK, offering consumers some of the best products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimising all manufacturing equipment, utilities, and site infrastructure. Focused on ensuring reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting operational excellence in a high-performing FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Diagnose faults, repair equipment, and support shutdowns, inspections, and projects.

• Apply Lean methodologies (TPM, RCA, PDCA) to drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

• Record maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and asset data in SAP PM or similar systems.

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, including LOTO and Permit to Work.

• Support training, SOPs, and development of engineering capability across the site.

• Collaborate with operational teams and external partners to optimise site performance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in engineering maintenance, preferably in manufacturing, food, beverage, or FMCG.

• Multi-skilled in mechanical, electrical, and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).

• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental best practices.

• Proficiency in IT and maintenance management systems (SAP PM preferred).

• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline; time-served apprenticeship.

Desirable Skills:

• HNC or equivalent in engineering.

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

• Lean manufacturing and Operational Excellence experience (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S, 5-Why).

• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing environments.

Benefits include:

• Monthly product allowance

• Private medical options and 24/7 GP access.

• Life assurance.

• Enhanced pension contribution.

• Generous holiday entitlement including bank holidays.

• Access to a range of high street discounts.

• Company bonus scheme

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!