Maintenance Engineer (4on /4off) in Rogerstone

Rise Technical Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global FMCG manufacturing group as a Maintenance Engineer, where your skills in mechanical and electrical systems will be vital in maintaining high-speed production lines. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance for career growth in a cutting-edge environment. Collaborate with a dedicated engineering team to drive reliability and operational excellence while enjoying a supportive workplace that values innovation and employee development. Secure your future with a company that prioritizes its people and technology.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Generous Holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG, Utilities, or Heavy Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on complex systems.
• Troubleshoot faults on high-speed production equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical Fault-Finding

Electrical Fault-Finding

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC Familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Certification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

48,000 - 49,000 + Overtime + Medical + Pension + Career Development + Leading Brand Perks
Location: Caldicot, South Wales
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off - 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am

Strategic Location: Easily commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Avonmouth, Bristol & surrounding areas

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a background in electrical or mechanical systems? Do you thrive in high-performance, fast-paced environments and want to be part of a global operation where reliability and innovation drive success?

Join one of the world's leading FMCG manufacturing groups-powering essential products and household names. With a multi-billion-pound turnover and a future-focused mindset, this business offers long-term career growth, job stability, and access to cutting-edge automation technologies.

The Opportunity:

• Play a critical role in maintaining and optimising high-speed production lines across a fully automated plant.
• Collaborate with an experienced engineering team focused on fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Be a key contributor to plant performance, driving reliability, safety and uptime.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting faults on high-speed production and packaging equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Reporting into senior engineers and contributing to cross-functional projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / C&G / Apprenticeship).
• Proven background in FMCG, Utilities, Heavy Industry, Ex Forces, or similar.
• Strong mechanical or electrical fault-finding experience.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated equipment is highly advantageous.
• Shift-based work: 4 on / 4 off (2 days & 2 nights).
• Driving licence and access to transport required.

Why Apply:

• Secure your future with a global industry leader known for investing in its people and technology.
• Earn a competitive base salary with additional overtime, excellent benefits and generous holidays.
• Progress your career in a high-capacity, innovation-driven manufacturing facility with real development pathways into team leadership, technical specialist or management roles.

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.