Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Gym access

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a market-leading FMCG site in Shropshire. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on high-speed production equipment, carry out fault-finding, and execute planned maintenance to maximise uptime and efficiency.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off days and nights pattern, with a clear path for technical growth and leadership opportunities within a modern, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience in an industrial FMCG environment.
• Pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance experience.
• 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern availability.
• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated and semi-automated production machinery.
• Fault-finding and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Support production performance and drive reliability improvements on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Market Drayton

Salary: Up to £57,000 + £5,000 Signing On Bonus

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

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a modern, high-tech FMCG manufacturing site in Shropshire. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, high-speed production lines, and continuous improvement initiatives, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and future leadership opportunities. You will be responsible for carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of automated and semi-automated production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Working on a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern, you will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production performance across the site.

Sector - FMCG Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast paced industrial factory.
• Ability to work a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Hands-on electrical fault-finding experience.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience (motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics).
• Basic PLC fault-finding experience advantageous.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer.

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
• Previous experience within FMCG, food, beverage or packaging environments.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary up to £56,000.
• £5,000 signing on bonus.
• Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term job security within a stable and growing organisation.