Engineering technician - Maintenance

Jenrick Engineering; Rugby; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Rugby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. You'll ensure smooth operations of high-speed production lines, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting faults. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and experience in an FMCG environment. Offering a competitive salary of £48,700 per annum along with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of production lines.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.

Skills

Electrical bias

Multi-skilled engineering

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Packaging machinery

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias | Rugby | 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights | £48,700 per annum | FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are working with a leading FMCG food manufacturer in Rugby who are looking to expand their engineering team with a skilled and motivated individual.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed production lines, with a focus on preventative maintenance (PPM) and swift resolution of breakdowns to minimise downtime. You\'ll work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain and improve equipment efficiency.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off rotation
Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PPM tasks in line with schedules to minimise breakdowns
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment
• Work proactively to identify improvements and support continuous improvement projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support audits and compliance
• Support installations, upgrades, and commissioning of new machinery

About You

• Apprenticeship trained with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong electrical bias with proven multi-skilled capabilities
• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential
• Comfortable working with PLCs, motors, conveyors, sensors, and packaging machinery
• A proactive team player with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits

£48,700 per annum