At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain high-speed packaging machinery in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a global leader in consumer goods manufacturing with a focus on automation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £52,000 plus bonuses, with flexible benefits and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and development in a fully automated facility.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in packaging technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging machinery and a relevant engineering qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 43000 £ per year.
Location: Stroud Stonehouse area
Salary: Up to £52,000 + £2,000 bonus (realistic minimum) + overtime
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 ON / 4 OFF
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for multi-skilled maintenance engineers with a strong background in packaging machinery to join a global manufacturing leader. This role has been created due to significant site expansion, automation, and investment, offering the opportunity to work in a highly automated, world-class production environment. You will be maintaining high-speed packaging lines producing globally recognised consumer products, within a large-scale facility employing hundreds of people. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for career progression, technical development, and exposure to advanced automation.
Key Responsibilities – Packaging Maintenance Focus
- Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging machinery
- Fault find and repair across:
- Filling machines
- Sealing, labelling and coding equipment
- Conveyors and palletisers
- Wrapping and automated packaging systems
- Diagnose and resolve faults on:
- Electrical systems (sensors, drives, controls, PLCs)
- Mechanical systems (bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts)
- Conduct machine inspections, reporting on:
- Equipment condition
- Performance issues
- Opportunities for reliability improvements
- Support and deliver continuous improvement projects, including Packaging Line Optimisation
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely using correct procedures and tools
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in engineers with direct experience in packaging or FMCG production environments.
- Multi-skilled (electrical & mechanical)
- Strong experience maintaining packaging machinery / high-speed production lines
- Ability to fault find using PLC diagnostics (no programming required)
- Experience working in: FMCG, Packaging / bottling / food production, Manufacturing or process environments
Qualifications:
- Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) OR HNC / HND in Engineering OR equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting
The Site & Environment
- Large, fully automated manufacturing site
- Significant investment in:
- High-volume production of market-leading consumer goods
- Automation
- Robotics
- Modern packaging systems
- Structured maintenance systems with planned schedules and continuous improvement focus
What's On Offer
- £52,000 plus £2,000–£3,000 annual bonus
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Life assurance & flexible benefits
- Clear career progression pathways
- Ongoing training, development, and exposure to world-class machinery
Suitable Backgrounds
Candidates from the following roles will be suitable:
- Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
- Packaging Engineer
- Packaging Maintenance Engineer
- Shift Engineer
- Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- FMCG Manufacturing Engineer
For a confidential discussion: 07508 014441
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Packaging Maintenance Engineer employer: Omega Leeds
Join a global manufacturing leader in the Stroud Stonehouse area, where you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a commitment to ongoing training, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fully automated environment, ensuring your skills are continuously enhanced while contributing to the production of globally recognised consumer products.
