Maintenance Engineer - Prestige

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a maintenance technician for night shifts in Hull, UK. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have FMCG manufacturing experience, strong fault-finding skills, and be self-motivated. This role emphasizes maintaining high standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Interested applicants should send their CVs to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Completion of all mandatory and site-specific training.
• Previous experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to high standards.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and document checks.
• Conduct visual inspections on machinery for wear or contamination risk.
• Test and maintain metal detection and failsafe systems.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing experience

Fault-finding and root cause analysis skills

Understanding of continuous improvement methods

Accuracy and reliability

Job description

Working hours:
4 on 4 off Nights, 18.00 - 06.00

To maintain plant and equipment to ensure operational efficiency, compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations, and minimal downtime.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Training

• Completion of all mandatory and site-specific training

Experience & Skills

• Previous FMCG manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Understanding of continuous improvement methods
• Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Accuracy, reliability, and ability to meet job demands

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to high standards, ensuring minimal disruption
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), documenting checks and corrective actions
• Conduct visual inspections on machinery to detect wear, damage, or contamination risk
• Regularly test and maintain metal detection and failsafe systems
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of tools, spare parts, and engineering equipment
• Liaise with management and cross-functional teams regarding breakdowns and maintenance activities
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and workshop cleanliness
• Comply with all food safety, health & safety, and legal standards
• Support KPIs in quality, safety, environment, yield, and customer service
• Attend required training and ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., HACCP, COSHH, H&S Act)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and highlight areas for operational improvement
• Respect ethical policies and contribute positively to the team culture

Skills for Success

Work Area Skills

• Understands systems, KPIs, and continuous improvement
• Produces accurate, high-quality work
• Proactively reports issues or opportunities

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and deadline-driven
• Works collaboratively towards shared goals

If you are intereested in the above role, please send your cv to [e-mail]