Late-Shift FMCG Maintenance Engineer (PLC & Electrical)

Vitacress; North Runcton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Incentive scheme

Job summary

Vitacress Herbs in Chichester is seeking a Late Shift Maintenance Engineer to keep our packaging and processing equipment running safely and reliably. You’ll respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, update records and support continuous improvement with a close-knit engineering team.

This role offers a 4-shift pattern (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 4pm–2:30am), up to £49,000 including the late shift allowance, and funded training and development opportunities to grow your technical skills.

Qualifications

• FMCG or food manufacturing experience.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/schematics.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance to keep equipment performing at its best.
• Ensure machinery is safe, reliable and fit for purpose at all times.
• Support the Engineering Shift Leader in planning and prioritising maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and update maintenance systems.
• Follow engineering procedures when carrying out repairs, replacements and equipment modifications.
• Investigate faults, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Help improve plant reliability, reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share technical knowledge and support colleagues across engineering and production teams.
• Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance programmes and site safety improvements.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC operation

Reading schematics

FMCG experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Vitacress Herbs in Chichester is seeking a Late Shift Maintenance Engineer to keep our packaging and processing equipment running safely and reliably. You’ll respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, update records and support continuous improvement with a close-knit engineering team.

This role offers a 4-shift pattern (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 4pm–2:30am), up to £49,000 including the late shift allowance, and funded training and development opportunities to grow your technical skills.