Maintenance Engineer (Food, Beverage, FMCG)

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their food production facility in Hounslow. In this role, you'll conduct maintenance, handle equipment faults, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering qualification and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining operational efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment.
• Gas safety certification and 17th/18th Edition qualifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing faults.
• Support process optimisation and OEE improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Food / Beverage / FMCG)

Location: Hounslow

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Shifts may start as early as 06:00 and finish as late as 22:30 (8h 30min shifts).

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing team?

We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our busy food production facility in Hounslow. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be essential in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and packaging operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing faults promptly and safely
• Supporting process optimisation and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement projects
• Working closely with Production and Quality teams to meet operational targets
• Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment downtime via the CMMS system
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times

What We're Looking For

• Time‑served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi‑Skilled Engineering)
• Proven experience in a fast‑moving, semi‑automated manufacturing environment (food, beverage, FMCG preferred)
• Strong mechanical knowledge with solid electrical fault‑finding capabilities and experience working with PLC‑controlled equipment
• Ability to work effectively within a continental shift pattern
• Excellent diagnostic skills, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills
• Knowledge of DAF plant operations
• Gas safety certification
• 17th/18th Edition (if electrically biased)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles