Maintenance Engineer

Tait Francis; Dursley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Dursley is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery. This role offers a salary between £37,000 and £42,000, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have mechanical skills, basic electrical fault-finding abilities, and a background in food or manufacturing. The position involves a Monday to Friday work week with a rotation for weekend callouts.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Progression opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Technician.
• Mechanically biased with basic electrical fault-finding skills.
• Background in food, FMCG or manufacturing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery.
• Fault-finding and repairs to keep production running smoothly.
• Work in a food/FMCG manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic electrical fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
£37,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits
Dursley, Stroud, Thornbury, Gloucester, Yate

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join an established FMCG / Food manufacturer, on the job training on PLCs, a variety of work, a days based role and the opportunity to progress technically?

You will carry out reactive and preventative maintenance on Food processing / FMCG equipment, working on evertyhing from gearboxes, valves and bearings, to 3 Phase Motors and PLCs.

You'll be working Monday to Friday as part of a close-knit engineering team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery. There's genuine training on offer, a clear route to progress, and a competitive salary package. Due to the nature of the work, there is a 1 in 3 weekend callout rota.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who's looking to progress technically, and wants to work for a stable, market-leading company.

What you'll be doing:

• Planned and reactive maintenance on automated machinery
• Working in a food/FMCG manufacturing environment
• Fault-finding and repairs to keep production running smoothly
• Monday to Friday working pattern with 1 in 3 weekend callout

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Technician
• Mechanically biased with basic electrical fault-finding skills
• Background in food, FMCG or manufacturing environments (desirable)
• Looking for a stable, long-term role with training and progression

What's on offer:

• £37,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Ongoing training and development
• Progression opportunities within the business
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Established company with excellent retention
• Competitive benefits package

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