Maintenance Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias for a role in Dudley. Candidates should have strong mechanical fault-finding skills and proven experience within the FMCG sector. This position involves routine maintenance and project work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with a rotating shift pattern and additional benefits.

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Stable shift pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within the FMCG sector is essential.
• Experience in the Food or Drink manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, service, and repair of all factory machinery.
• Play an active role in various on-site capital projects and installations.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical failures across the facility.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Repair skills

Experience in FMCG sector

Understanding of steam systems

Knowledge of pumps and pipework

Tools

Steam Systems

Compressors

Industrial machinery

Job description

Are you a mechanically focused Maintenance Engineer seeking a stable shift pattern and challenging project work within a fast-paced FMCG environment? We are looking for an experienced Engineer to join our team in Dudley!

The Role : Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

We require a skilled and versatile Maintenance Engineer, ideally with a strong mechanical background, to manage maintenance and contribute heavily to ongoing capital projects at our Dudley site. Experience with steam systems, pumps, and pipework is highly valued.

Salary, Shifts & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Shifts: 8-hour shifts on a rotating Days Only pattern:
  • Week 1: Mornings (e.g., 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Week 2: Afternoons (e.g., 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
• Holiday: 21 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within the FMCG sector is essential.
• Experience in the Food or Drink manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Familiarity with maintaining and servicing core plant equipment such as:
  • Steam Systems
  • Compressors
  • Pumps and Pipework

Key Responsibilities

This role offers a great mix of routine maintenance and exciting project work :

• Reactive & Planned Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance, service, and repair of all factory machinery and plant equipment to minimize breakdowns.
• Project Work: Play an active and crucial role in various on-site capital projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plant Maintenance: Ensure the reliable operation of site infrastructure, including steam boilers, compressors, and extensive pipework.
• Breakdown Response: Quickly diagnose and rectify mechanical failures and malfunctions across the facility.
• TPM / PPM: Contribute to and execute the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.

Location

Dudley, West Midlands.

Apply Now

If you have the essential FMCG experience and a strong mechanical skill set, please submit your application today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.