FMCG Production Maintenance Engineer

Thrive International, INC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive International, INC is located on site in Basingstoke, offering a role in production machinery maintenance within an FMCG environment. You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvements to minimise downtime and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Initially on day shift while learning the business, you will transition to the afternoon shift (2pm–10pm). Strong mechanical and electrical skills and a commitment to safety are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in mechanical/electrical or multi-skilled maintenance.
• Experience as Maintenance Technician/Engineer in production/manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with maintenance record-keeping and PPM processes.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements for maintenance work (LOTO, permit-to-work).
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery per schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform lasting repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out machine setting and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records for all work.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

Health & safety awareness

Reading drawings & diagrams

LOTO knowledge

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or apprenticeship in maintenance

Tools

PPM systems

Job description

Thrive International, INC is located on site in Basingstoke, offering a role in production machinery maintenance within an FMCG environment. You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvements to minimise downtime and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Initially on day shift while learning the business, you will transition to the afternoon shift (2pm–10pm). Strong mechanical and electrical skills and a commitment to safety are essential for this hands-on role.