Facilities Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a Facilities Engineer to enhance production performance. In this role, you'll manage maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. We're looking for candidates with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, proven experience in manufacturing, and strong mechanical and electrical skills, including PLCs. Benefits include a monthly product allowance, private medical options, and a company bonus scheme, making it an attractive offer for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

High street discounts

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in FMCG, food, or beverage environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including PLCs.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production performance across the site.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance using SAP PM.
• Minimise production disruption during breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge (Siemens S7)

Lean principles application

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing company known throughout the UK, offering consumers some of the best products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

As a Facilities Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving production performance across our site. You will ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives across mechanical, electrical, and control systems. You will be at the heart of a fast-paced FMCG operation.

• Carry out planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance using SAP PM, including pumps, valves, filling lines, and water treatment systems.

• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising production disruption.

• Lead or support shutdowns and Asset Care Window activities with internal teams and contractors.

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, including LOTO and Permit to Work.

• Accurately record maintenance activities and support site reliability KPIs.

• Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S) to drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with operational teams to share technical knowledge and improve processes.

• Provide support for statutory inspections, audits, and water treatment operations.

The ideal candidate will have

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (HNC desirable) or equivalent, preferably with a multi-skilled apprenticeship background.

• Proven hands-on experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food, or beverage environments.

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including PLCs (Siemens S7), HMIs, and SCADA systems.

• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, including Food Safety, LOTO, and Permit to Work.

• IT literacy (MS Office) and experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS systems.

• Ability to work on a shift pattern and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

• Experience in coaching or training others.

• Familiarity with Operational Excellence and Lean tools (RCM, RCA, PDCA, 5S, 5-Why).

• Knowledge of water treatment systems.

Benefits include

• Monthly product allowance

• Private medical options and 24/7 GP access.

• Life assurance.

• Enhanced pension contribution.

• Generous holiday entitlement including bank holidays

• Access to a range of high street discounts.

• Company bonus scheme

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now!