Maintenance Engineer

Alexander Steele; Snodland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting an FMCG manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal production downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, electrical control systems, and process equipment.
• Experience using CMMS systems.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and complete fault-finding activities.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Utilise the CMMS system to manage work orders, maintenance records, and spare parts.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, food safety, and site standards.
• Maintain engineering tools and equipment in a safe working condition.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance.
• Support engineering projects and other maintenance activities as required.

Skills

Maintenance Engineer experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

CMMS experience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Pneumatics

Bearings

Electrical control systems

Process equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Monday- Friday (9am - 5.30pm)

Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting an FMCG manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and complete fault-finding activities.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Utilise the CMMS system to manage work orders, maintenance records, and spare parts.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, food safety, and site standards.
• Maintain engineering tools and equipment in a safe working condition.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance.
• Support engineering projects and other maintenance activities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, electrical control systems, and process equipment.
• Experience using CMMS systems.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• FMCG experience.
• Engineering qualifications (electrical or mechanical).
• Experience driving continuous improvement activities