Maintenance Engineer

Linkster Recruitment; Lichfield, Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Development opportunities

Job summary

Linkster Recruitment in Lichfield is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a leading FMCG manufacturing company. The role offers a balanced 3 on/3 off shift pattern and the chance to apply both mechanical and electrical maintenance skills on the production line.

Salary starts at £56,500 per year, with overtime and bonuses bringing realistic on-target earnings to £60,000–£70,000. There are development opportunities up to Specialist level for higher pay as you progress.

Qualifications

• General manufacturing experience required; FMCG or food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with conveyor belts and injection plastics advantageous.
• Strong communication and reporting skills to management.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactionary maintenance on production line machinery.
• Maintain line efficiency in food production and packing equipment.
• Produce daily management reports and handovers with other engineers.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Tools

Conveyor belts

Injection plastics

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, you will have the chance to showcase your skills in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer

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 - Maintenance Engineer

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 - Maintenance Engineer

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.