Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Bias

I'm partnered with well established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturer in the North West is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical expertise to join a forward-thinking business with ongoing investment in people, plant, and processes.

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off - days & nights (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
• No Saturday night shifts

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will work closely with production and engineering leadership:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
• Attend breakdowns and complete mechanical repairs efficiently
• Ensure all maintenance activity is logged and recorded accurately
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to root cause analysis
• Liaise with engineering management regarding parts, spares, and improvements
• Work as part of a small multi-skilled engineering team
• Support and mentor junior engineers where required
• Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards
• Contribute ideas to improve reliability, process flow, and engineering best practice
• Support building maintenance as directed

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, ideally within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, fillers, wrappers, mixers etc.
• Basic electrical understanding (advantageous but not essential)
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP (desirable)
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Strong problem solving skills and a proactive approach
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures
• Additional skills such as welding, fabrication or machining are beneficial

This manufacturer is a market leader within it's FMCG sector, producing a wide range of consumer products for multiple retail and distribution channels. The company continues to invest significantly in new equipment, process improvement, and talent development, offering strong long-term growth opportunities for engineers.

If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact us for more information.Know someone who might be a great fit? Refer them to us and, if they're successfully placed, you'll receive a £200 referral bonus as a thank you.

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