Maintenance Engineer
Monday - Friday (Day shift)
Somerset
We are proud to be working exclusively with a well-established FMCG manufacturer based in Somerset, renowned for their high-quality products and continuous commitment to innovation. As part of a significant period of growth and investment—including exciting developments in AI, automation, and production efficiency—the business is now looking to strengthen its Engineering department.
We're seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit, high-performing team. This opportunity has come about due to a pipeline of new capital projects, ongoing technological upgrades, and a strategic push to enhance site reliability and reduce downtime.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to be part of a forward-thinking company investing heavily in the future of production technology.
Responsibilities
* Working with the team to ensure reliability and productivity of equipment.
* Ensuring preventative maintenance of the production machinery is carried out.
* Inspecting tools and equipment to ensure safety.
* Proactively diagnosing faults and anticipating any failures in order to reduce downtime.
* Maintaining accurate records of work undertaken.
* Ordering parts and liaison with contractors.
* Identify common failure modes and areas for Reliability and Efficiency Improvement within Engineering and Production.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience in a maintenance role, demonstrating strong electrical knowledge
* Experience/exposure to PLC's
* Proven experience within the FMCG/Manufacturing industry
Benefits
* Matched 5.5% pension contribution
* Christmas to New Year closure (need to use holiday entitlement for this)
* Life insurance at 3x salary
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)