Our client is one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, renowned for its diverse range of authentic global foods

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of automated FMCG production equipment. The role focuses primarily on planned maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement within a mixed-age manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks including bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and valves
• Work proactively to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Operate independently during shifts while contributing to the wider engineering team
• Support continuous improvement and CI-focused activities
• Participate in shift cover, with flexibility to move onto nights if business needs require

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering via apprenticeship
• Strong electrical bias with multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar FMCG or manufacturing environment (food preferred, not essential)
• Experience working on conveyors, packaging, and automated equipment
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work alone on shift

Desirable Skills:

• FMCG or food manufacturing background
• Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset
• Experience working with both legacy and modern machinery
• Comfortable working within structured engineering teams and reporting lines

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Double day shift pattern, Monday to Friday
• Occasional night shift requirement (additional premium, limited periods only)
• 25 days holiday including bank holidays
• Stable engineering team and supportive management structure

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!