Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Maintenance Technician at their West Bromwich facility. You'll ensure production equipment reliability through maintenance and collaboration with diverse teams. Candidates with mechanical and electrical experience, especially in FMCG, are encouraged to apply for this transformative opportunity.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount at restaurant group outlets

Cycle2Work Scheme

Ongoing investment and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred but not essential.
• Practical, hands-on mechanical and electrical skills.
• Passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose faults and carry out root cause analysis.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Preventative maintenance

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or electrical discipline

18th Edition Electrical Certificate

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Salary: £45,000 + Excellent Company Benefits Package

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, the UK's largest food manufacturer, boasting a turnover of over £3 billion and employing more than 13,500 people nationwide. At our UKP Site D facility in West Bromwich, we are transforming our engineering operations by focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping our production equipment running smoothly through both reactive and preventative maintenance. Your expertise will help minimise downtime, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and food quality standards. You will collaborate closely with teams across the site to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production and site machinery
• Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety regulations
• Support engineering improvement projects and maintain an organised workspace

About You

We are looking for a practical, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have both mechanical and electrical skills and a passion for problem-solving, you could be the perfect fit. Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is a bonus, but we welcome candidates eager to develop their skills further.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement processes
• Experience in FMCG or similarly fast-paced environments preferred (food manufacturing advantageous but not essential)
• 18th Edition Electrical Certificate is a plus

Working Hours

• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
• Stable work environment with ongoing investment and training opportunities
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid
• Enjoy a 50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group outlets including Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme to support sustainable travel
• Join a dynamic team driving positive change in engineering

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Site D engineering team during an exciting period of transformation. You will gain valuable experience tackling both reactive maintenance and long-term reliability projects in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Apply today and be part of our journey to deliver excellence every day