Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This role involves conducting preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure production efficiency. Candidates should have prior FMCG experience and a relevant A Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The expected salary range is £44,900 to £49,900.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the FMCG sector.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Support smooth production flow during product changes.
• Oversee equipment performance and calibration.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Root cause analysis

CMMS use

Education

A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Location - West Yorkshire

Salary - £44,900 to £49,900

Shift Pattern - PANAMA Days

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established FMCG manufacturer in their recruitment of a Maintenance Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, playing a key role in ensuring the continued efficiency and reliability of production operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative, and reactive maintenance; swiftly assessing and resolving faults to minimise disruption to operations.
• Support smooth production flow by setting up machinery efficiently and fine-tuning systems during product or format changes.
• Work cross-functionally with production and technical teams to drive engineering-based enhancements to workflows and output.
• Oversee equipment performance and calibration to ensure products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Use of a CMMS system to maintain clear documentation of engineering activities, ensuring all service records, work logs, and part usage are up to date.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the FMCG sector
• A Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (e.g. ONC , BTEC Level etc)
• 17th Edition qualification would be desirable
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical maintenance practices, with the ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Competent in using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) for logging and managing maintenance tasks.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.

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