Manufacturing / Water Treatment Engineer Days only

Synergi Search & Select Limited; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG supplier is looking for a Manufacturing / Water Treatment Engineer in Rugby. This role involves ensuring machinery reliability, performing planned maintenance, and improving operations within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, preferably in FMCG, and can work in compliance with strict health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,500, a 5% bonus, and additional benefits including medical options and pension enhancements.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

24 / 7 GP access

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification; HNC in Engineering preferred.
• Proven hands-on engineering experience within a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines with PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance tasks within CMMS (SAP PM).
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and failures to minimise production disruption.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Knowledge of Lean principles

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification

HNC in Engineering

IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

SAP PM

MS Office

PLCs (Siemens S7)

Job description

Manufacturing / Water Treatment Engineer (Days Only) Location : Rugby Salary : £46,500 5% Bonus Benefits include : Monthly product allowance Private medical options Enhanced pension & life assurance 24 / 7 GP access High street discounts Shift Pattern : 4 on / 4 off Days only Company Overview My client is a leading FMCG supplier in the UK.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

With a strong national footprint, our business includes multiple production facilities and logistics depots servicing customers across the UK.

Our goal is simple : ensuring our people succeed while delivering exceptional products and service.

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing / Water Treatment Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering excellence through fault resolution, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for minimising equipment downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, building infrastructure, and utilities.

Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you will support site performance through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices, while adhering to strict Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance tasks within CMMS (SAP PM), including modular maintenance across the site (e.g., pumps, valves, filling lines, water treatment).
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and failures to minimise production disruption.
• Lead or support shutdown activities during Asset Care Windows and annual planned outages.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, including LOTO and Permit to Work systems.
• Accurately record maintenance activities in SAP PM and support reliability KPIs.
• Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S, 5-Why) to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve processes and share technical knowledge.
• Provide engineering support for statutory inspections, audits, and water treatment operations.

Experience & Attributes

• Proven hands-on engineering experience within a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Multi-skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines; PLCs (Siemens S7), HMIs, and SCADA experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, including Food Safety.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving reliability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.
• IT literate (MS Office) with experience using SAP PM or similar systems.
• Driven, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification; HNC in Engineering preferred.
• Ideally multi-disciplined (mechanical, electrical, controls, automation).
• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable.
• Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental aspects (including Food Safety).
• Familiarity with Lean Principles and Operational Excellence.