Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Job Title:

Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Location:

West Bromwich Industry: Food Manufacturing Job Type: 3 Months Contract

Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview) – Immediate Start Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:
Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring faults Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs Required Maintenance Engineer

Experience:

Essential

Experience:

Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently

Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps

Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switch gear and wiring Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records Desirable Qualifications &

Experience:

City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification

Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems

Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring

Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections

Experience with RCA and corrective actions

Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment