At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve automated production and packaging machinery in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a successful packaging manufacturer in Bedford with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term stability, and opportunities for technical development.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression and work in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification and relevant maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 53000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and successful packaging manufacturer in Bedford. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of automated production and packaging machinery, completing planned preventative maintenance and responding efficiently to electrical and mechanical breakdowns. This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to join a business that offers long-term stability, technical development and further career progression.
Sector – Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:
- The Maintenance Engineer must hold a recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
- The Maintenance Engineer must have previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, packaging, FMCG or automated environment.
- The Maintenance Engineer must be comfortable working a 2's and 3's days and nights shift pattern.
- The Maintenance Engineer must have experience completing planned and reactive maintenance.
Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
- Responding quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
- Fault finding on motors, sensors, conveyors, bearings, chains, gearboxes and automated machinery.
- Identifying recurring faults and supporting continuous improvement projects.
- Working closely with production teams to reduce downtime and improve machine reliability.
- Completing maintenance records and ensuring all work is carried out safely.
- Supporting machinery installations, modifications and improvement projects.
Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:
- Experience working within the packaging, FMCG or manufacturing industry.
Maintenance Engineer in Bedford employer: Automation solutions provider
Join a leading food manufacturing company in Kettering as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to minimising downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that values employee development, and opportunities for growth within the industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a thriving sector that prioritises innovation and sustainability.
Contact Details:
Automation solutions provider Recruitment Team
