FMCG Contract: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer for a role in FMCG manufacturing. The candidate will maintain production machinery, support teams, and ensure safety compliance. Key requirements include NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and experience in high-volume manufacturing. This contract offers a competitive rate of up to £52 per hour, immediate start, and a contract length of 3 to 6 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate up to £52/hr

3-6 month contract with potential for extension

Opportunity to work with a globally recognised brand

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing is essential.
• Familiarity with automation and PLC control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the condition of production machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform root cause analysis.
• Support production teams through coaching.
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with teams to implement TPM and lean tools.
• Use data systems to monitor performance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive mindset

Understanding of TPM

Lean tools knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automation systems

PLC control systems

Job description

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer for a role in FMCG manufacturing. The candidate will maintain production machinery, support teams, and ensure safety compliance. Key requirements include NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and experience in high-volume manufacturing. This contract offers a competitive rate of up to £52 per hour, immediate start, and a contract length of 3 to 6 months with potential for extension.