Maintenance Engineer in Lichfield

Energy Jobline ZR; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus potential

Development opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Lichfield to join a leading FMCG manufacturer. The role focuses on both mechanical and electrical maintenance of production lines, with a 3 on/3 off shift pattern promoting work-life balance.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on food production and packing machinery, ensuring high line uptime. Daily reports and handovers with fellow engineers are part of the routine, requiring clear communication and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• General manufacturing experience required.
• Preference for FMCG or food manufacturing backgrounds.
• Experience with conveyer belts and injection plastics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Carry out reactionary maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain line efficiency and reliability of machines in the production plant.
• Provide daily reports to management and handovers to other engineers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

FMCG experience

Food manufacturing experience

Conveyor belts

Injection plastics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Lichfield, you have the opportunity to work for a leading FMCG manufacturing company that has been investing in development for over a decade. With a shift pattern that offers a good work-life balance of alternating 3 on/3 off, you will have the chance to showcase your skills in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer

The salary for this role is competitive, starting at £56,500 per annum with the opportunity to earn even more through overtime rates and bonuses. With realistic on-target earnings ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per year, you can rest assured that your hard work will be rewarded accordingly. Plus, there are further development opportunities available, with the potential for a higher salary once you reach the Specialist level.

Duties - Maintenance Engineer

Your duties as a Maintenance Engineer will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactionary maintenance on machines in the production plant. Working with food production and packing machines, you will be responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly to maintain line efficiency. Daily reports to management and handovers with other Engineers will also be part of your routine, making communication skills just as important as technical expertise.

Experience required - Maintenance Engineer

To excel in this role, you will need general manufacturing experience, with a preference for those who have worked in FMCG or food manufacturing environments. Experience with conveyer belts and injection plastics will be highly advantageous, so if you have a strong work ethic and a background in these areas, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.