You know that feeling when you’re halfway through fixing something at home, only to realise the job’s way bigger than you thought? Well, imagine that, but in a busy FMCG factory with production teams staring at you like you’re Gandalf. That’s pretty much this role. We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our in-house engineering team. Your job? Keep the machines running. Sometimes that means planned maintenance. Sometimes it’s a breakdown at 3am when you’d really rather not be there, but you’re the one who knows how to fix it. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be fitter, fabricator, welder, service engineer, and problem-solver rolled into one. Variety is guaranteed. Boredom isn’t. The work you’ll be doing • Keeping production machinery running and safe • Fixing breakdowns before they ruin everyone’s day • Helping us move from firefighting to proper planned maintenance • Using test kit to find and sort faults (instead of guessing and hitting things with a hammer) • Welding, fitting, fabricating – whatever it takes to keep production moving • Chipping in with Lean and OEE improvements (because “that’s how we’ve always done it” isn’t good enough) What you’ll need • You’re mechanically biased (Level 3 qualified in Engineering) • You’ve worked in a manufacturing environment before, ideally FMCG • You take safety seriously, because no bottle, bar, or box is worth losing a finger over • You’re fit enough for a job that’s physical • You can communicate like a grown-up and work as part of a team • You’ve got some decent experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, bearings, and all the usual suspects Extra brownie points if you’ve done an apprenticeship, have an HNC/HND, or you’ve worked in heavy industry. What’s in it for you • £45,217 average annual salary (inclusive of allowances/bonuses) • Paid weekly (yes, weekly) • Overtime if you want it • Proper training and kit to keep you safe • Pension, life assurance, and flexible benefits • Share scheme if you fancy being part-owner The shifts Four on, four off. Mix of days and nights. Flexibility needed. Coffee recommended