Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of production machinery. The successful candidate will perform maintenance tasks in a 3-shift rotation and will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum. Qualifications include relevant engineering certifications and experience in an FMCG environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Modern facilities and supportive team

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified engineer.
• Previous experience in FMCG, food, or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support production teams to maintain equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Location: Cwmfelinfach, Newport. Salary: £43,000 per annum. Shifts: 3-shift rotation (Mornings / Afternoons / Nights). Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods).

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of all production machinery. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement projects to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely
• Support production teams to maintain smooth running of equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and quality standards

About You

• Time-served or qualified engineer (HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
• Previous experience in an FMCG, food, or high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of PLCs, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics desirable
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary - £43,000 per year
• 3-shift rotation offering work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern facilities and supportive engineering team

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 Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection Ltd. You automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.