Maintenance Engineer – High‑Speed FMCG Plant, Shift

Aspion; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Liverpool is seeking a dependable Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 qualification, and strong mechanical skills including fabrication and hydraulics. This position also offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime and shift premiums

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

PPE and tools provided

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience required.
• Proven background in high-speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently.
• Support capital and improvement projects across the plant.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fabrication skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Liverpool is seeking a dependable Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 qualification, and strong mechanical skills including fabrication and hydraulics. This position also offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.