Job Description
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
I'm partnered with well established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturer in the North West is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical expertise to join a forward-thinking business with ongoing investment in people, plant, and processes.
Shift Pattern
- 4 on / 4 off - days & nights (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
- No Saturday night shifts
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will work closely with production and engineering leadership:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
- Attend breakdowns and complete mechanical repairs efficiently
- Ensure all maintenance activity is logged and recorded accurately
- Identify recurring issues and contribute to root cause analysis
- Liaise with engineering management regarding parts, spares, and improvements
- Work as part of a small multi-skilled engineering team
- Support and mentor junior engineers where required
- Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards
- Contribute ideas to improve reliability, process flow, and engineering best practice
- Support building maintenance as directed
Requirements
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, ideally within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, fillers, wrappers, mixers etc.
- Basic electrical understanding (advantageous but not essential)
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Mechanical Engineering
- Understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP (desirable)
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Strong problem solving skills and a proactive approach
- Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures
- Additional skills such as welding, fabrication or machining are beneficial
The Business
This manufacturer is a market leader within it's FMCG sector, producing a wide range of consumer products for multiple retail and distribution channels. The company continues to invest significantly in new equipment, process improvement, and talent development, offering strong long-term growth opportunities for engineers.
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