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 training
Interested?
Give me a call! Whether you're already hooked or fancy knowing just that little bit more. You can reach me, Ben at 01780480530 or email me at ben.gough@morepeople.co.uk. 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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