Maintenance Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in engineering seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to optimize operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Responsibilities include reactive and preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and new equipment support. Candidates should have qualifications in engineering and experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Relevant engineering qualifications required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance to address breakdowns.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance to ensure efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery.
• Support new equipment installation.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC systems knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £54,000

Shift Pattern: Panama Shifts (Days and Nights)

Location: Hereford

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced FMCG environment? Do you thrive on tackling challenges, minimizing downtime, and ensuring machinery performs at its best? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance to address breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure machinery runs efficiently and reliably.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related faults.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions to enhance equipment performance and productivity.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure seamless operation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an FMCG, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent).
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work Panama shifts, covering days and nights.
• Team Player: Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £50,000.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment in a thriving FMCG company.
• The chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment and make a real impact on operations.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Kieran Wall.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.