Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing firm is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on key production equipment. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in an engineering or FMCG role. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension plan, and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Generous benefits package including on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification is essential.
• Strong electrical and mechanical experience in industrial environments.
• Experience in maintaining automated food or manufacturing equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on conveyors, washers, mixers, and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and carry out fault-finding tests.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (excluding 17th Edition)

Apprenticeship or formal multi-skilled qualification

Tools

CMMS

Basic IT systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Power Tools

Job description

Our client is one of the UKs leading manufacturers delivering high-quality fresh products that meet the needs of consumers across retail and foodservice sectors.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance on conveyors washers mixers and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults (motors sensors controls)
• Interpret electrical diagrams and carry out fault-finding tests
• Ensure all work meets food safety H&S and GMP standards
• Support continuous improvement and equipment upgrades
• Act as key contact for operations and engineering leadership on shift
• Maintain records complete shift metrics and elevate issues
• Manage stock usage shift paperwork and safe working practices

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Recognised electrical qualification (excluding 17th Edition)
• Strong electrical and mechanical experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and fault-find electrical schematics
• Experience in maintaining automated food / manufacturing equipment
• Proactive adaptable with strong communication skills
• 3 years in an engineering or FMCG role (preferred)

Desirable

• Apprenticeship or formal multi-skilled qualification
• Experience with food processing environments or wet / cold conditions
• Confident using CMMS and basic IT systems

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary with performance-based uplift potential
• Company pension plan
• Overtime opportunities
• Generous benefits package including on-site parking

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please get in touch with us or apply below.

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Hotel Experience,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance,Painting,ERP Systems,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1