Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Bedford is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their established team. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of all plant machinery through effective reactive and planned maintenance. Candidates should have a multi-skilled background, ideally in either mechanical or electrical fields, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training, in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Investments in your professional development via courses

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience carrying out PPMs and attending breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Plan and execute required preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Collaborate with the production team to drive process improvements.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and company standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled – either mechanical or electrical bias

Reactive maintenance

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £43,000 - £46,000

Shift: Days

Location: Bedford

I'm currently recruiting for a leading FMCG manufacturer, looking to add an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their established engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast‑paced, growing business where no two days are the same.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the smooth running of all plant machinery by carrying out reactive and planned maintenance to minimise downtime and boost efficiency. You will handle mechanical and electrical repairs, respond to breakdowns, support PPM schedules, drive improvements with the production team, and ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Plan and execute required preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Respond to breakdowns and perform mechanical and electrical repairs
• Collaborate with the production team to drive process improvements
• Ensure all work complies with safety and company standards

Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled – either mechanical or electrical bias
• Engineering qualification
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experience carrying out PPMS and attending breakdowns

Benefits

• Working in the highly regarded FMCG sector
• Investments in your professional development via courses
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details, contact Salma Mousrij.