Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Walkers Chocolates HQ, Birmingham (Onsite)
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 12 hour shifts, Mon-Thursday (with possibility of nightshift dependant on business needs)
Keep Production Moving in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment!
Walkers Chocolates is looking for a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Birmingham site.
This is a hands-on role where you'll play a critical part in ensuring all machinery and facilities operate efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production. You'll work closely with production teams to diagnose, repair, and prevent equipment issues helping us deliver against key business targets.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across site, ensuring machinery is operating at optimal performance.
You will support production by quickly responding to breakdowns, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions, while also carrying out preventative maintenance during non-production hours.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production lines running
Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs
Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
Log all maintenance work, breakdowns, and actions accurately within systems
Escalate major breakdowns and downtime issues where required
Work closely with production teams, line supervisors, and team leaders to ensure effective communication
Attend daily operational and planning meetings
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Follow internal processes including 5S, BDA analysis, defect database, and Kaizen initiatives
Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard
Ensure all activities align with food safety, quality, and compliance standards (GMP)
About You
We're looking for a reliable and adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. xsngvjr
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a hands-on maintenance engineering role
Electrical or mechanical qualifications (or equivalent)
Experience working with breakdowns and preventative maintenance systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
Good IT skills for logging and reporting work
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Experience working on high-speed packaging machinery
FMCG or food manufacturing background
Knowledge of PLC systems
Understanding of continuous improvement tools (PPM, BDA, Kaizen)
GMP awareness
Why Join Walkers Chocolates
Work within a fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing environment
Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Opportunity to develop your engineering skills across a modern production site
Play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and production performance
Apply Today
If you're a multi-skilled engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
No agencies please.