Maintenance Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Dudley to manage maintenance tasks in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and experience within the FMCG sector, ensuring the operation of critical equipment while participating in exciting project work. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum with a structured shift pattern and excellent 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 factory machinery and plant equipment.
• Play an active role in various on-site capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the reliable operation of site infrastructure, including steam boilers and compressors.
• Quickly diagnose and rectify mechanical failures and malfunctions.
• Contribute to and execute the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding and repair

Experience in FMCG sector

Steam systems maintenance

Experience with pumps and pipework

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 (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) 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!

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