At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain high-speed production equipment and ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Established FMCG manufacturer offering stability and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, life insurance, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Long-term employment with opportunities for mentoring and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in modern manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
A well-established FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Rossendale. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term security, strong earning potential, and exposure to modern, high-speed manufacturing equipment.
The Role
Working on a Panama shift pattern (days and nights), you will be responsible for maintaining production performance through effective breakdown response, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance. You'll play a key role in driving equipment reliability and minimising downtime in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical and mechanical breakdown response on high-speed production and packaging machinery
- Advanced electrical fault-finding on motors, drives, sensors, and control systems
- Mechanical maintenance including conveyors, pneumatics, bearings, and gearboxes
- Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions
- Accurate completion of maintenance records within the CMMS
- Working closely with Production teams to achieve downtime and OEE targets
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
- Supporting and mentoring Apprentices when required
Requirements
- Electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
- Strong fault-finding ability in an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment
- Solid mechanical maintenance knowledge
- Previous experience working continental or Panama shift patterns
- Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent - desirable)
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently on shift
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £49,000
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Panama shift pattern (better work-life balance vs traditional continental)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long-term, stable employment with a growing manufacturer
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