Maintenance Engineer (Days And Nights)

The Best Connection; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5% annual bonus

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Basingstoke to maintain and repair production line machinery. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, supporting production performance, and ensuring safety and reliability on shift.

You will lead the shift team, handle site duties as needed, and maintain accurate maintenance records. FMCG experience and fault-finding skills are essential for this hands‑on position.

Qualifications

• FMCG manufacturing experience is essential.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Electrical experience or qualifications suitable for fault-finding on circuits up to 415V.
• Ability to troubleshoot and apply practical solutions; strong planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production line machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely.
• Support smooth production and minimise downtime.
• Investigate recurring issues and identify root causes.
• Lead handovers, communicate issues, and maintain records using IT systems.
• Provide technical leadership within the shift team and act as Site Duty Manager when required.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial machinery knowledge

Leadership / shift-team support

Education

Engineering qualification / apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance

Level 3 BTEC in Engineering / Operations / Maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, RG24

Salary: £40,000-£45,500 per annum, including shift allowance

Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation in Basingstoke.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, responsible for maintaining machinery, resolving technical issues and ensuring production lines run efficiently and safely.

You will play a key role within the shift team, taking ownership of mechanical and electrical faults, supporting production performance and making important decisions when senior management is not on site.

Previous FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing experience is essential. Candidates must also have strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills and be confident diagnosing and repairing machinery.

Working hours

This role operates on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, Monday to Friday, covering both days and nights:

• Day shifts: 7am-7pm
• Night shifts: 7pm-7am
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Applicants must be comfortable working both day and night shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production line machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Support the smooth running of production lines and help minimise downtime.
• Investigate recurring technical issues and identify their root causes.
• Respond to production, operational and quality issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Monitor production performance and communicate issues that may affect targets.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work, faults and operational issues using IT systems.
• Work closely with production teams, managers and technical colleagues to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Complete shift handovers and communicate outstanding issues clearly.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and complete relevant training.
• Provide technical leadership within the shift team.
• Act as Site Duty Manager when required, taking responsibility for decisions and site operations outside normal working hours.

Essential skills and experience

Candidates must have:

• Proven FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Electrical experience or qualifications suitable for detailed fault-finding on circuits up to 415V.
• An understanding of electrical safety and the ability to work within the appropriate authorisation level.
• A relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• The ability to troubleshoot problems and identify practical solutions.
• Good planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and support colleagues.
• Good IT skills, including maintaining accurate records and using databases.
• Good literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to follow standard operating procedures and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Relevant qualifications may include an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance, a Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, Operations or Maintenance, or a recognised apprenticeship.