Maintenance Engineer

PREMIER OFFICE SYSTEMS; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Tilbury. The role offers a competitive salary of £46,800 with additional on-call pay, focused on maintaining plant operations while ensuring safety and compliance. You will engage in proactive maintenance activities, improve efficiency, and support a Safety-First culture, contributing to crucial production processes. Ideal candidates should have a solid engineering background with experience in FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification required.
• Experience in FMCG or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in mechanical drive systems and 3-phase motor controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate across departments to improve operations and processes.
• Conduct inspections and audits to maintain compliance and safety.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Health and Safety awareness

Food Safety awareness

Customer focus

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

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£46,800 + Min £4,000 for on call rota (1 week in 6)

Tilbury, Essex County

Mon – Fri 08.00 – 16.30

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a highly experienced team at our client's site in Tilbury. The role focuses on performing planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal performance of the plant in line with health, safety, and quality standards, while driving improvements across the site.

• Follow site procedures related to quality, environmental, and health & safety systems
• Continuously improve plant operations, processes, and the working environment, collaborating across departments
• Assist in monitoring external contractors and ensuring compliance with site rules.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and audits
• Respond quickly to unscheduled plant stoppages to minimize downtime
• Utilise system for recording labour, materials, and performing planned maintenance tasks (PPM/PdM)
• Safely and efficiently repair plant equipment and services
• Participate in maintaining the overall efficiency of the maintenance department, including tool management, housekeeping, and spare parts control
• Be part of the maintenance call-out program.
• Diagnose and resolve plant/process defects using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Work within budget guidelines and seek cost-reduction opportunities
• Engage in and promote a Safety-First culture
• Identify and pursue personal development and training opportunities
• Share and implement best practices within a food manufacturing environment
• On call 1 week in 6 (additional pay)
  
  

Skills/Experience Required

• Mechanical 70% Electrical 30%
• A recognized engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an operational environment (FMCG, food, or beverage)
• Food Safety awareness an advantage
• Health and Safety awareness is essential
• A strong customer focus, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Proficiency in computer use
• Hands-on experience with mechanical drive couplings, chains, belts, and bearings.
• Experience with industrial 3-phase motor control systems and PLCs.
• Knowledge of pneumatic control systems, compressed air systems, and steam-raising plants.
• This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of a vital production facility
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Repair and Maintenance

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