Manufacturing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturer is looking for a proactive Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineer to join its production team in Chichester. This key role involves supporting day-to-day operations, conducting maintenance, and enhancing production efficiency in a collaborative environment. The company offers career progression and a friendly workplace culture.

Benefits

Career progression in a growing company

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work with an ethical, values-led business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within FMCG or food production.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-pressure environments.
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased).

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery.
• Minimise downtime through effective fault-finding and prompt repairs.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Lean Manufacturing

GMP

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

An established and growing FMCG food manufacturer is seeking a proactive and hands-on Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineer to join its production team in Chichester. This is a key role supporting the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Minimise downtime and disruption through effective fault-finding and prompt repairs.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing lines.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and asset care.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, hygiene, and site policies.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and process optimisation projects.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within an FMCG or food production environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills (multi-skilled preferred).
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexible, hands-on, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, ONC/HNC, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Experience with automated production lines, packaging machinery, or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• GMP
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased).

What’s on Offer

• Career progression in a growing company
• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with an ethical, values-led business

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom