The Role
Reporting to the Industrial Engineering Manager, the Industrial Engineer will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the site services function. You will be responsible for maintaining essential plant systems, completing planned maintenance, and responding to breakdowns to ensure production operations run efficiently.
This is a varied role working across multiple mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Complete planned preventative maintenance (PM) activities in line with departmental KPIs
2. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical plant systems
3. Respond to breakdowns promptly and communicate updates effectively
4. Identify and implement improvements to maintenance procedures and PM schedules
5. Maintain strong working relationships with Production, Engineering Administration and Stores teams
6. Support efficiency improvements across site plant and utilities
7. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, legislation and safe working practices
8. Complete detailed shift handovers and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
The Person
9. Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
10. Experience maintaining plant equipment such as compressors, refrigeration systems, pumps, motors, boilers, cooling towers or similar utilities
11. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
12. Good communication skills with the ability to clearly report issues and solutions
13. Experience using maintenance systems, work orders and permit-to-work procedures
14. Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
15. Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, glycol chillers or industrial boilers
16. Basic welding repair skills
17. HACCP Level 3 or Food Safety Level 3 qualifications (training available)
Benefits
18. 23.5 days holiday including bank holidays
19. Company pension with 5% employer contribution
20. Health Cash Plan
21. Life assurance up to 4x annual salary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Engineer looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing environment with strong investment in site engineering and infrastructure.
Apply today or contact Hewett Recruitment for further information.