Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment runs efficiently through maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of electrical and mechanical skills, with experience in FMCG preferred. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% off at selected restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Mix of electrical and mechanical skills with a passion for problem-solving.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on production and site assets.
• Fault-find and carry out root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Support site improvement projects and maintain organized engineering areas.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical discipline

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with preventative maintenance

Experience in FMCG or fast-paced environments

18th Edition Electrical Certificate

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£45,000 + Excellent Company Benefits Package + Work Life Balance

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our UKP Site D facility, we are driving significant changes in our engineering operations, focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll ensure equipment runs efficiently through reactive and preventative maintenance. You'll minimize downtime, support continuous improvement projects, and maintain safety and food standards while working closely with colleagues across the site.

Key Responsibilities
* Respond swiftly to breakdowns and minimise downtime
* Perform planned preventative maintenance on production and site assets
* Fault-find and carry out root cause analysis
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards
* Support site improvement projects and maintain organised engineering areas

About You

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a mix of electrical and mechanical skills and a passion for problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you. Previous experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is helpful, but we're open to candidates keen to develop their skills further.

Key Skills
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical discipline
* Fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Familiarity with preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
* Experience in FMCG or fast-paced environments (food manufacturing preferred but not essential)
* 18th Edition Electrical Certificate is advantageous

Working Hours

* 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am

* Stable work environment with continuous site investment and training opportunities
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Be part of a team driving radical changes in the engineering department

#Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join the Site D engineering team. You'll work in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities for development, focusing on both reactive challenges and preventative maintenance to ensure long-term success.