Maintenance Engineer

Keep production moving. Solve complex engineering challenges. Make a real impact.

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-volume FMCG manufacturing operation. With reliability, automation and continuous improvement at the heart of the site, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving and improving equipment performance.

You'll join a well-invested manufacturing site with a strong engineering culture, where your technical expertise will play an important role in maintaining production, improving reliability and driving continuous improvement.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and automation faults across a range of production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability.
• Respond quickly and effectively to production breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and carry out root-cause analysis
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve reliability, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Contribute to site engineering KPIs, including OEE, downtime and equipment availability
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• Work closely with production teams to proactively identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and engineering excellence
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• Share technical knowledge and coach operators and colleagues where appropriate.

You'll be a time-served multi-skilled engineer or hold a recognised engineering qualification such as C&G 2346-03, HNC or equivalent
, with previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience maintaining automated production machinery
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• A good understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• A structured approach to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• A proactive mindset towards continuous improvement and reliability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, hands‑on approach to engineering and problem-solving.
• The flexibility to work a rotating 4-on/4-off days and nights shift pattern
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• c.£64,000 annual salary
• 42-hour working week
• 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights
• 24 days annual leave
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Retail discount scheme with hundreds of major retailers
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charitable giving scheme

This is more than a traditional maintenance position.

You'll be part of an engineering team that is trusted to solve problems, improve reliability and influence production performance
. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment, contribute to meaningful improvement projects and see the direct results of your engineering expertise.

If you're a hands‑on, multi-skilled engineer who enjoys working in a challenging production environment and wants to make a genuine impact, we'd like to hear from you.