Keep the wheels turning, the lines moving, and the factory firing on all cylinders!”
About the Business:
Join a dynamic and fast-moving manufacturing environment where innovation meets efficiency. Our operations produce high-quality beverages that reach consumers nationwide, combining cutting-edge machinery with a culture that values teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You won’t just maintain equipment - you’ll help drive performance, reliability, and excellence across every shift.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to keep our production machinery running at peak performance across multiple manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on, problem-solving role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues, and takes pride in ensuring production lines operate efficiently and safely.
What You’ll Do:
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults on production equipment, process plant machinery, and associated systems.
Perform general mechanical and electrical maintenance across all sites.
Work on basic PLC systems, inverters, servo drives, motors, pumps, gearboxes, heating elements, sensors, and other complex components.
Maintain and repair conveyor systems, including belts, motors, bearings, shafts, and tensioners.
Service high-speed packaging and filling machines, pasteurisers, inkjet printers, boxing machines, and inspection equipment.
Conduct preventative maintenance to identify and resolve issues before they impact production.
Accurately document interventions, faults, and breakdowns in line with maintenance procedures.
Update and maintain pre-planned maintenance (PPM) systems, ensuring records meet company standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and production performance.
Who You’ll Work With:
Internal: Production and process operatives, shift leads, shift managers, head of manufacturing, and engineering managers.
External: Suppliers and customers.
Key Skills & Attributes:
Health & Safety Awareness: Committed to maintaining a safe workplace and compliance with all regulations.
Collaborative Teamwork & Leadership: Builds strong relationships, empowers colleagues, and fosters cross-functional collaboration.
Communication: Clear, confident, and professional in verbal and written communication.
Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies issues quickly and implements effective solutions.
Professionalism & Resilience: Flexible, takes ownership, performs under pressure, and maintains a positive attitude.
Experience & Qualifications:
Fully qualified Maintenance Engineer (City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
Electrical qualifications and experience essential.
Experience with turning, milling, and welding is a plus
FMCG manufacturing experience preferred.
4on 4off (2days, 2nights) 12 hours
Health, Safety & Food Quality:
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe workplace.
Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed at all times, including monitoring CCPs where applicable.
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