FMCG Packaging Mechanical Engineer - Optimize Line Uptime

Search Consultancy LTD; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for FMCG packaging in North Wales. The role focuses on maintaining and improving packaging equipment to keep production safe, efficient, and within quality standards, combining hands-on engineering with practical problem solving.

You will install, maintain, and set up equipment for each run, ensure safe operation, clean areas, maintain records, support production improvements, and investigate non-conformances with preventative actions.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (NVQ or above) required.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical qualification preferred.
• City & Guilds PAT testing certificate is required.
• Experience with process, manufacturing, or packaging equipment.
• Strong record-keeping and basic computer literacy.
• Flexible, quality-focused team player.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and set up production and packaging equipment for each run.
• Ensure all equipment is safe to use and operated safely.
• Clean equipment and work areas after setup.
• Maintain plant, machinery, buildings, and engineering records.
• Work with production to develop work aids and improved methods.
• Investigate root causes of non-conformance and support improvements.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical engineering

Packaging equipment experience

Record-keeping / computer literacy

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship (NVQ or above)

City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical qualification

City & Guilds PAT testing certificate

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for FMCG packaging in North Wales. The role focuses on maintaining and improving packaging equipment to keep production safe, efficient, and within quality standards, combining hands-on engineering with practical problem solving.

You will install, maintain, and set up equipment for each run, ensure safe operation, clean areas, maintain records, support production improvements, and investigate non-conformances with preventative actions.