Maintenance Engineer

SRG; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a fast-paced FMCG production facility in Liverpool. The role involves ensuring maximum equipment uptime through planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering. This is a rotating shift role covering days and nights.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within FMCG.
• Ability to diagnose complex faults under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Use root cause analysis to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
• Contribute to process optimisation and reliability projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PLC fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Liverpool

Shift: 4-on 4-off (Days & Nights)

About the Maintenance Engineer Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG production facility in Liverpool. This Maintenance Engineer role is critical to ensuring maximum equipment uptime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. You will work on a rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nights, to maintain and optimise high-speed manufacturing machinery.

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer

• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Fault Diagnosis: Use root cause analysis to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process optimisation and reliability projects to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres to health and safety standards and company policies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance tasks and support operational goals.

Skills & Experience Required

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, ideally within FMCG or similar high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex faults and implement effective solutions under pressure.
• PLC Knowledge: Experience with PLC fault-finding and automation systems is highly desirable.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled / FMCG / Food / Pharma / Maufacturing

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