Contract Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing (3-Shift)

Wagstaff Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer in West Bromwich on a 3-shift pattern (Nights, Lates, Earliest). The role focuses on minimizing downtime within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform root cause analysis and fault-finding, carry out reactive and proactive maintenance, and lead technicians during breakdowns. Ensuring H&S and hygiene standards are met, with tasks prioritised in a CMMS system.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification or higher.
• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Electrical / Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• PLC Fault-finding experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Root cause analysis and fault-finding
• Reactive and Proactive Maintenance tasks
• Ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum
• Ensuring H&S and hygiene standards are met
• Leading technicians and engineers on breakdowns
• Prioritising tasks using CMMS

Skills

Root cause analysis

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

PLC fault-finding

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

CMMS

Leadership

Downtime reduction

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or higher

Job description

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer in West Bromwich on a 3-shift pattern (Nights, Lates, Earliest). The role focuses on minimizing downtime within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform root cause analysis and fault-finding, carry out reactive and proactive maintenance, and lead technicians during breakdowns. Ensuring H&S and hygiene standards are met, with tasks prioritised in a CMMS system.