Factory Engineer

The Best Connection; Hereford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a skilled Factory Engineer for Pershore. You will take a hands-on approach to keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently, carrying out planned maintenance and supporting site-wide improvements.

The role requires a recognised engineering qualification and multi-skilled capability across electrical and mechanical maintenance, with manufacturing experience. The successful candidate will join a busy team in a approved food manufacturing environment and

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Multi-skilled experience covering both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Install, commission, modify and improve machinery and equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, packaging machinery and processing equipment.
• Fault-find on motors, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, VSDs and control panels.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

GREAT OPPORTUNITY PERSHORE

FACTORY ENGINEER

Location Available on Application

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer with both electrical and mechanical maintenance experience? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business looking to add an experienced engineer to its maintenance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role where you'll be responsible for keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Install, commission, modify and improve machinery and equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, packaging machinery and processing equipment.
• Fault-find on motors, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, VSDs and control panels.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Recognised Engineering qualification
• Multi-skilled experience covering both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience

Desirable

• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
• Food Manufacturing or FMCG experience
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Automation and controls experience
• IOSH Working Safely

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Varied and hands-on engineering role
• Opportunity to join a successful food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement projects