Job Description
Maintenance Engineer (Food / Beverage / FMCG)
Location: HounslowSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)Contract: Full-time, PermanentShifts: Shifts may start as early as 06:00 and finish as late as 22:30 (8h 30min shifts).Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing team?We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our busy food production facility in Hounslow. This is a hands-on role where you'll be essential in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and packaging operations.
What You'll Be Doing
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing faults promptly and safely
* Supporting process optimisation and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement projects
* Working closely with Production and Quality teams to meet operational targets
* Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment downtime via the CMMS system
* Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times
What We're Looking For
* Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering)
* Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (food, beverage, FMCG preferred)
* Strong mechanical knowledge with solid electrical fault-finding capabilities and experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
* Ability to work effectively within a continental shift pattern
* Excellent diagnostic skills, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
* Knowledge of DAF plant operations
* Gas safety certification
* 17th/18th Edition (if electrically biased)
* Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
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