Continuous Improvements Engineer (FMCG)

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvements Engineer to join their dynamic team in Watford. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career while working with cutting-edge printing technology. You'll be responsible for leading improvement projects, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies. The company values flexibility and work-life balance, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowances, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow in their engineering careers.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Giving Back Day

Enhanced Family Leave

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified Maintenance Engineer with hands-on experience in FMCG.
• Experience in a shift-based engineering role in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI projects and champion Kaizen initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and focus on preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault Finding

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Preventative Maintenance

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

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02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Company Description

Who are we?

We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK.

But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.

Job Description

Are you a seasoned Maintenance Engineer seeking to enhance your career?

As a qualified Maintenance Engineer, you will be an integral part of our team, specialising in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. Your journey with us will begin with a comprehensive technical training to familiarise yourself with our unique Printing Equipment. Our operations run 24/7, hence we offer a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Your role will evolve as you progress, leading you to champion improvement projects that aim to enhance both productivity and effectiveness of our department. A robust hands-on approach in mechanical and electrical engineering is paramount. We're in search of a professional who's not only motivated but also enthusiastic about continuous learning.

Leading and managing CI projects will be a core part of your responsibilities, with an emphasis on timely execution and achieving measurable impacts. You'll also champion Kaizen initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Conducting structured root cause analysis will help you identify and eliminate inefficiencies, and your focus on preventative maintenance will play a key role in improving efficiencies through hands-on involvement.

Qualifications

We're seeking someone with keen attention to detail who is self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow. The role will involve shift work, including nights and weekends, so flexibility is important.

You should be technically adept at repairing and maintaining complex manufacturing machinery. Gaining proficiency in fault-finding on our bespoke equipment will involve collaborating closely with other technicians to understand all facets of Engineering.

Experience: Previous experience as a shift-based engineer in a manufacturing environment is required. Ideally, candidates will have experience as an engineer within a printing or FMCG environment.

Essential Qualification: Must be a certified Maintenance Engineer with substantial hands-on experience in an FMCG environment.

Educational Background: Completion of an engineering apprenticeship is required, along with at least an HNC qualification (Mechanical or Electrical).

Practical Experience: Proven expertise in fault finding within a production setting is necessary.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We're offering a salary of £58,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience) and a range of fantastic benefits to support you both personally and professionally. These include:

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days' holiday per year when you join. After three, five, and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart.
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, available after just six months’ employment.
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan to claim back cash for a range of medical expenses.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest.
• Awesome career opportunities - support from your line manager and various learning & development programmes.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business, and our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.