Maintenance Technician

Manpower; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Wednesbury is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure production equipment runs efficiently. The role involves reactive and preventative maintenance in a dynamic environment. Candidates with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and both mechanical and electrical skills will excel. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus excellent benefits including a 50% discount at restaurants and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group outlets

Cycle2Work Scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations.
• Experience in FMCG or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of preventative maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition Electrical Certificate

Job description

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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

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