Facilities Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Coventry is seeking a Facilities Engineer to maintain and improve production performance. You will ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with maintenance operations and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems. This role is vital for driving plant efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with planned and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production performance across the site.
• Ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

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 Lev...