Maintenance Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations through maintenance expertise. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance on various equipment in a high-demand environment. The successful candidate will embrace challenges and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

State-of-the-art equipment

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Relevant engineering qualifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related faults.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC systems

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

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!

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility by performing both reactive and planned maintenance on a variety of equipment. Working on a Panama shift pattern, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports a 24/7 operation in a fast-moving and high-demand environment.

Key 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 GBP50,000.
• 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 GBP250 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.