Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Braunston-in-Rutland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for an FMCG manufacturer in the Rutland/Leicestershire area. The role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance with continuous improvement to minimise downtime and boost site performance.

The ideal candidate will be electrically biased or multiskilled, with experience in fast-paced FMCG packaging environments, and a proven track record of driving improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Electrical Maintenance Engineer).
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), supported by relevant training and experience
• Experience in fast paced industries such as food, packaging or wider FMCG.
• Proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement activities

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in FMCG production
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on minimising downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Conduct fault finding on both electrical and mechanical systems

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Multiskilled

FMCG experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a FMCG manufacturer for a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves providing both electrical and mechanical support across the site, combining hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise performance. The ideal candidate would be either electrically biased or multiskilled and have experience in FMCG or packaging.

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £47153 (OTE £53k)

Location: Rutland / Leicestershire Area

Shift Pattern: 4 on/4 off, Days and Nights

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in FMCG production
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on minimising downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Conduct fault finding on both electrical and mechanical systems

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Electrical Maintenance Engineer)
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), supported by relevant training and experience
• Experience in fast paced industries such as food, packaging or wider FMCG.
• Proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement activities