Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-renowned FMCG Manufacturer near Burnley is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will conduct both preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in the FMCG sector and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Enjoy a Monday to Friday shift pattern with the opportunity to influence ongoing improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG sector is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Competence in using CMMS for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Support production flow by setting up machinery and fine-tuning systems.
• Work with production and technical teams for engineering enhancements.
• Oversee equipment performance and calibration.
• Maintain documentation of engineering activities using CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Root cause analysis

CMMS usage

Education

A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Location - Near Burnley

Salary - up to £49,500

Shift pattern - Monday to Friday with weekend cover, no nights!

We are recruiting for Multi-skilled Engineers to join a well-renowned FMCG Manufacturer near Burnley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, playing a key role in ensuring the continued efficiency, reducing downtime, implementing a strong continuous improvement culture.

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining and improving the performance of machinery across a busy manufacturing site. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventative, and reactive maintenance; swiftly assessing and resolving faults to minimise disruption to operations.
• Support smooth production flow by setting up machinery efficiently and fine‑tuning systems during product or format changes.
• Work cross‑functionally with production and technical teams to drive engineering‑based enhancements to workflows and output.
• Oversee equipment performance and calibration to ensure products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Use of a CMMS system to maintain clear documentation of engineering activities, ensuring all service records, work logs, and part usage are up to date.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector
• A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (e.g. ONC , BTEC Level etc)
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical maintenance practices, with the ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Competent in using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) for logging and managing maintenance tasks.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and implementing long‑term corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.

Should this role be of interest, please apply or reach out to (url removed) to find out more information