Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Multiple Vacancies Available)
Overview
Join one of the world’s most recognisable and established drinks brands as they significantly expand their UK manufacturing operations to meet growing demand.
Our client has brought over 150 years of heritage to the UK, establishing their first international production site in one of their strongest markets. Following a £70m investment, the state-of-the-art facility has been transformed, doubling production capacity and introducing new equipment and automation.
With the business entering its next major phase of growth, there is genuine scope for engineers to develop their skills and progress their careers alongside the site, making this an exciting time to join.

The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and fault finding across high-speed automated production machinery.
You'll be responsible for:
 
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical breakdowns
 
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
 
* Fault-finding across automated production machinery
 
* Working with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, sensors and other manufacturing equipment
 
* Responding to breakdowns and minimising equipment downtime
 
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and improving equipment reliability
 
* Working closely with Production and Engineering teams
 
* Maintaining high standards of health & safety
About You
We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with:
 
* Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food, automotive or another automated environment
 
* Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
 
* Strong experience across PPM, reactive and breakdown maintenance
 
* Experience with production machinery and automated equipment
 
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
 
* An engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent
 
* PLC experience is advantageous but not essential
Shift Pattern
 
* Monday–Friday rotating 3-shift pattern
 
* 8-hour shifts across mornings, lates and nights
 
* No weekends
What's on Offer?
 * £50,000 - £60,000 annual salary
 
* Structured multi-skilling programme – develop your mechanical and electrical skillset
 
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy 5, sell 3
 
* Pension scheme: 5% employee / 3% employer pension contribution
 
* On-site gym, subsidised lunch & monthly beer shop allowance
 
* EV salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work, Costco membership + access to Bedford Blues & festival tickets
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing site during an exciting period of expansion, with the technology, training and progression opportunities to build a long-term engineering career.
Get in touch to find out more