Engineering & Facilities Technician

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks an Engineering & Facilities Technician to ensure operational excellence through effective maintenance strategies and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires a proactive approach and a solid technical background, ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment focused on reliability and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance engineer.
• Strong understanding of modern maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and reactive maintenance for uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate maintenance activities in compliance with food safety and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC in a relevant discipline

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Role

The Engineering & Facilities Technician will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the site, maintaining equipment reliability, and improving processes within a food manufacturing environment. The role ensures compliance with BRCGS standards, food safety requirements, Health & Safety regulations, and other legal obligations critical to maintaining high-quality product output and site efficiency.

You will focus on maintaining operational equipment and site infrastructure through planned maintenance, swift response to breakdowns, and the implementation of long-term reliability strategies. The position requires a hands-on, proactive approach to meet the challenges of operating in a regulated food production environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute planned and reactive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production while adhering to food safety and H&S requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors for infrastructure equipment such as HVAC systems, lifts, and MHE.
• Conduct and document maintenance activities in compliance with H&S Regulations, BRCGS standards, food safety protocols, and legal requirements.
• Provide technical support to machine operators, promoting operator-led maintenance and safe equipment use.
• Support the development of preventative maintenance schedules, integrating techniques like TPM, RCA, and FMEA to enhance reliability.
• Analyze data to identify failure trends and develop solutions for root causes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site reliability and reduce downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available while minimizing excess stock.
• Monitor KPIs related to maintenance efficiency, downtime, and equipment performance.
• Participate in safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture.
• Maintain site infrastructure to meet operational requirements.
• Collaborate with H&S, Technical, IT, Operations, and Engineering teams to align maintenance with production goals and compliance standards.
• Ensure documentation and processes are audit-ready, including for BRCGS certification.

The responsibilities above are indicative and not exhaustive. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this role.

Skills/Experience

• Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance engineer with a strong technical foundation.
• Minimum qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and HNC in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Competence in using and managing CMMS.
• Strong understanding of modern maintenance techniques and methodologies.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and coordination skills.
• Awareness of manufacturing health & safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
• Experience troubleshooting and solving problems in high-pressure environments.

About Protein Works

Founded on December 12, 2012, Protein Works started in a cold office with limited resources. From humble beginnings, we launched our website and aimed to revolutionize the sports nutrition industry by prioritizing quality and service over price. We embrace our status as underdogs and focus on innovation and excellence in everything we do.