Maintenance Engineer

C&d Recruitment; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to enhance their team in Wincanton. This permanent role involves mechanical and electrical service, repair, and replacement of various systems, ensuring plant availability and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG and packaging machinery, combined with a recognized engineering qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a reactive production environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, company bonuses, and a structured work schedule without night shifts. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company bonus

Weekend overtime available

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a reactive production environment.
• Knowledge of different types of maintenance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Evaluate and improve installations for plant availability.

Skills

Mechanical service and repair

Electrical service and repair

Understanding of Electrical & Mechanical schematics

Knowledge of maintenance methodologies

Experience in FMCG and Packaging machinery

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Wincanton who are actively looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing:

1. Mechanical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
2. Electrical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, sensors, valves, control gear, VSDs, servos, instrumentation, power distribution systems, safety systems etc.
3. Evaluate and improve the installations and to increase plant availability, quality and safety.

What you will need to succeed:

1. Previous experience working in FMCG and Packaging machinery.
2. Understanding of Electrical & Mechanical schematics diagrams.
3. Knowledge of different types of maintenance methodology; PPM, CBM, PM, TBM.
4. Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering with 5 years minimum experience in a reactive production environment.

What you will receive in return:

1. £44,933.20 per annum + company bonus.
2. Weekend overtime available.
3. Monday - Thursday 6-2 & 2-10, Friday 6-1 & 1-8 (39 hours).
4. No Nights.

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on 01225 632666 or email [e-mail].

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.