This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled engineer with proven leadership skills to step into a role where you'll have genuine ownership of your shift's engineering performance. You'll be working in a modern, highly automated environment, leading a skilled team, and playing a pivotal part in keeping production running smoothly 24/7.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll lead a team of 2-3 multi-skilled engineers per shift (plus apprentices and contractors when needed). You'll be responsible for:
Allocating and prioritising work, providing technical support and coaching
Responding to complex breakdowns and coordinating swift resolutions
Monitoring asset performance (OEE, downtime, MTTR/MTBF) and driving improvements
Ensuring preventive maintenance is completed on time and to standard
Leading by example on Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and digital-first reporting
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance people management with real-time problem-solving and performance optimisation.
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ L3 / HNC or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical disciplines
Proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding skills on PLC-controlled automated equipment
Experience allocating work, coaching colleagues, and managing team performance
A solid understanding of PUWER, LOLER, and other relevant safety legislation
Confidence using CMMS systems (MaintainX experience advantageous) and analysing performance data
Extra points if you have Lean/CI training (Six Sigma, 5S, SMED) or experience with pneumatic/steam systems.What's On Offer
Competitive base salary plus shift allowance and overtime
4-on-4-off rotating days/nights (42 hours average per week)
33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
Company pension
Generous staff discount on pet food
Clear progression pathway towards Maintenance Manager or specialist CI roles, with funded trainingInterested?
Give me a call! Whether you're already hooked or fancy knowing just that little bit more. You can reach me, Ben at (phone number removed) or email me at. You can also drop me a message on LinkedIn if that's easier. Don't worry about having an up-to-date CV, we can sort that out later.
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