At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production running smoothly by maintaining and repairing machinery in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Walkers Chocolates, a leader in the FMCG sector with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while enhancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance engineering and strong problem-solving abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Walkers Chocolates HQ, Birmingham (Onsite)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 12 hour shifts, Mon‑Thursday (with possibility of nightshift dependent on business needs)
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.
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.
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
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.
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Walkers Chocolates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where Maintenance Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while playing a vital role in maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Located at our Birmingham HQ, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values communication and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
