Mechanical Engineer - Production Machinery - FMCG

The Thrive Hive; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thrive Hive on-site in Basingstoke is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain production machinery and site facilities. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure equipment safety and compliance.

The role blends hands-on fault-finding with continuous improvement, requiring reading technical drawings and maintenance records. Training begins on day shift before moving to afternoon shift (2pm-10pm).

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in production/manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on production machinery per schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform lasting repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Perform machine setting and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs for planned and reactive work.
• Maintain facilities including building fabric, lighting and site equipment; assist with minor installations.
• Coordinate external contractors for servicing and inspections.
• Monitor stock of spare parts and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Fault finding

Mech & Elec

PPM experience

Health & Safety

Technical drawings

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or apprenticeship

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Maintenance logs

Job description

MECHANCIAL ENGINEER - PRODUCTION MACHINERY - FMCG

LOCATION : Based on site in Basingstoke

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.