Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; Frome; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Shift Engineer in a busy retail production facility. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for hands-on engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for maintaining peak performance, handling machine breakdowns, and implementing improvements. With a focus on teamwork and quality, you will contribute to a people-first culture that values innovation and career growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive workplace that champions your professional development.

Benefits

Generous Holidays

Pension

Career Progression

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG settings.
• Strong electrical and mechanical expertise with knowledge of pumps and valves.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine breakdowns and carry out planned maintenance.
• Collaborate on innovative site improvements and maintain shift reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical expertise

Mechanical expertise

Fault-finding skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

HND

HNC

Degree

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Circa £50,000 + Generous Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Career Progression + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pitman shift Rotation

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining peak performance at a busy retail production facility. Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you’ll work Pittman rotating 12-hour shifts, handling machine breakdowns, maintenance, and improvement projects. This is your chance to join a dynamic, “politic-free” workplace that values hands-on expertise, teamwork, and consumer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Respond efficiently to machine breakdowns, implementing effective solutions to keep production flowing.
2. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), corrective actions, and machine enhancements.
3. Boost efficiency using continuous improvement techniques and best practices.
4. Maintain detailed shift reports and manage work orders via the CMMS system.
5. Support weekend maintenance and contribute to engineering KPIs.
6. Ensure process equipment operates optimally, reducing downtime, waste, and utility usage.
7. Collaborate with the Lead Engineer on innovative site improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive, results-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our client’s commitment to quality. You’ll bring:

1. Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
2. Relevant engineering qualifications (HND, HNC, Degree, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
3. Strong electrical and mechanical expertise; knowledge of pumps, pneumatic valves, and VSDs is a bonus.
4. Multi-skilled automation experience and excellent fault-finding skills.
5. A logical, organized approach to problem-solving and a collaborative attitude.
6. Confidence in autonomous decision-making and clear communication.
7. Flexibility to provide support as needed, including night shift utility coverage.

Why Join Our Client?

1. Empowering Culture: A people-first environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit and pragmatic solutions.
2. Career Growth: Ambitious investment plans and a global footprint offer real opportunities to progress.
3. Dynamic Team: Work with hands-on professionals who value trust, expertise, and teamwork.

BMR Solutions operates in the capacity of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

We champion innovation. Applications are encouraged regardless of background.