Mechanical Engineer - Production / FMCG

Thrive International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive International in Basingstoke is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for production machinery. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment to minimise downtime and maintain safety and compliance.

The role blends hands-on fault finding with general facilities upkeep and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have an engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/apprenticeship), substantial FMCG maintenance experience, and strong fault-finding across

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in mechanical/electrical or multi‑skilled maintenance engineering.
• Proven maintenance technician/engineer experience in production/manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PPM systems and maintenance record‑keeping.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for maintenance work (LOTO, permit‑to‑work).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on production machinery in line with schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete lasting repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out machine setting and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Maintain records and logs for planned and reactive work.
• Carry out general facilities maintenance, including building fabric and lighting.
• Coordinate external contractors for servicing and inspections.
• Monitor spare parts stock and liaise with suppliers.
• Follow safety procedures including permit‑to‑work and LOTO.
• Support regulatory checks (LOLER, PUWER, PAT, fire safety).
• Report hazards and maintain a clean, safe workshop.
• Assist root cause analysis and install/commission new equipment.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault-finding

Electrical & mechanical

PPM experience

LOTO knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/apprenticeship)

Job description

MECHANCIAL ENGINEER - PRODUCTION MACHINERY - FMCG

LOCATION : Based on site in Basingstoke

PACKAGE : To 38,000 Base + Benefits

HOURS : Afternoon Shift : 2pm to 10pm. Initially you will be on day shift while you learn the business and machinery then move to afternoon shift (2-10pm)

A really great opportunity to join a friendly, growing team.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of production machinery and site facilities. The aim is to minimise downtime and keep equipment safe, reliable and compliant. The role combines hands‑on fault‑finding and repair with general facilities upkeep and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery in line with maintenance schedules.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete lasting repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out machine setting and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and logs for all planned and reactive work.
• Carry out general facilities maintenance, including building fabric, lighting and site equipment, plus minor installations and improvements.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist servicing, repairs and statutory inspections.
• Monitor spare parts stock and liaise with suppliers to source and order parts and equipment.
• Work to health and safety procedures, including permit‑to‑work and lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO), and keep machinery guarding and safety devices compliant.
• Support statutory compliance checks such as LOLER, PUWER, PAT testing and fire safety equipment.
• Report hazards, near misses and maintenance issues promptly, and keep the workshop clean, safe and organised.
• Support root cause analysis of recurring faults, and help install and commission new equipment.
• Contribute ideas to reduce downtime, waste and maintenance costs, and help develop maintenance processes such as PPM schedules and parts ordering procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or completed apprenticeship) in mechanical, electrical or multi‑skilled maintenance engineering.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in a production, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PPM systems and maintenance record‑keeping.
• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements for maintenance work, such as LOTO and permit‑to‑work.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety awareness is desirable.