At a Glance
- Tasks: Support advanced FMCG production lines and maintain high-tech machinery.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG manufacturer with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to £56,650 plus bonuses and enjoy outstanding training opportunities.
- Other info: Stable shifts, long-term security, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
- Qualifications: Electrical bias with experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly advanced FMCG manufacturing site operating one of the fastest and most automated production lines in the region. The business is investing heavily in both technology and people, with major growth plans and new production lines continually being introduced.
Engineering is taken seriously here. The site operates with a structured maintenance strategy, strong long-term planning, and a genuine commitment to developing its engineers.
If you are an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking to move away from constant firefighting and into a modern, progressive manufacturing environment, this is a great time to join.
- £56k+ base salary plus bonus
- High-speed, highly automated production facility
- Exceptional investment in engineering development (£300k spent on advanced engineer training)
- Growing site with ongoing capital investment and new line installations
- Strong focus on planned maintenance, continuous improvement and reliability
- Supportive engineering function with the right tools, time and resource
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting a technically advanced FMCG site, working on modern production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Fault finding on PLC-controlled, automated production machinery
- Planned preventative maintenance and controlled reactive maintenance
- Diagnosing electrical faults on motors, drives, inverters, sensors and control panels
- Supporting continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis
- Working closely with production to maximise line efficiency and performance
- Maintaining high engineering and safety standards within a food manufacturing environment
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias:
- Experience within FMCG, food, drink, packaging or high-speed manufacturing
- Confident fault finding on automated machinery and electrical control systems
- Able to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure
- Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Desirable:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Experience working with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley
- Understanding of HACCP, BRC and food safety standards
What you will get:
- Competitive salary of £56,650
- Bonus scheme
- Stable shift pattern with long-term security
- Outstanding technical training and development opportunities
- Exposure to new machinery, new technology and major site projects
- Opportunity to join a growing business at a key stage of its development
Locations
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