Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Days (FMCG Packaging)

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Healthcare & Dental

8% company pension

Life Insurance 5x salary

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a days-only role in Sandbach, Cheshire. The role focuses on maintaining high-speed packaging lines, automated machinery and clean room utilities, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will lead preventive and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, and drive efficiency improvements across facilities. A competitive package and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Mechanical Engineer (Apprentice trained or equivalent).
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG/Packaging/Food or Drink industries.
• Hands-on with Steam/Water systems, HVAC, and Compressed Air systems.
• Electrical qualification and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive maintenance and reactive work within the mechanical/facilities team.
• Manage contractors on site ensuring RAMs and procedures are followed.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance, reactive breakdowns, and inspections.
• Maintain equipment per schedules and safety/cGMP standards.
• Support equipment shutdowns in manufacturing areas.
• Undertake non-routine improvement work on facilities and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Maintenance planning

FMCG experience

Electrical qualification

Education

Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a days-only role in Sandbach, Cheshire. The role focuses on maintaining high-speed packaging lines, automated machinery and clean room utilities, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will lead preventive and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, and drive efficiency improvements across facilities. A competitive package and clear career progression are offered.