Maintenance Engineer

Linkster Recruitment; Fradley; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Linkster Recruitment Ltd. has a Maintenance Engineer vacancy in Lichfield for a Multi Skilled engineer to maintain production lines in an FMCG environment.

The role offers 3 on/3 off shifts (days and nights) from 05:00-17:00 and 17:00-05:00 with opportunities to increase earnings through overtime. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, experience with food production machinery, and a proactive approach to keeping line output high.

Qualifications

• General manufacturing experience, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Experience with conveyer belts and injection plastics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactionary maintenance on production line machines.
• Ensure food production and packing lines run smoothly to maintain line efficiency.
• Prepare daily reports for management and handovers with other engineers.

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Lichfield, you have the opportunity to work for a leading FMCG manufacturing company that has been investing in development for over a decade. With a shift pattern that offers a good work-life balance of alternating 3 on/3 off days and nights (05:00-17:00 / 17:00-05:00), you will have the chance to showcase your skills in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Benefits

• The salary for this role is competitive, starting at £56,500 per annum with the opportunity to earn even more through overtime rates and bonuses.
• With realistic on-target earnings ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per year, you can rest assured that your hard work will be rewarded accordingly.
• Plus, there are further development opportunities available, with the potential for a higher salary once you reach the Specialist level.

Duties

• Your duties as a Maintenance Engineer will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactionary maintenance on machines in the production plant.
• Working with food production and packing machines, you will be responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly to maintain line efficiency.
• Daily reports to management and handovers with other Engineers will also be part of your routine, making communication skills just as important as technical expertise.

Experience required

• To excel in this role, you will need general manufacturing experience, with a preference for those who have worked in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Experience with conveyer belts and injection plastics will be highly advantageous, so if you have a strong work ethic and a background in these areas, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.