Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Automation

Synergi Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Training & development

Brand-new automated site

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading UK manufacturer. The role focuses on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance on a highly automated site.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND, at least 3 years’ experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments, and strong fault-finding skills with a good health & safety track record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years mechanical maintenance experience.
• Background in FMCG or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment.
• Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, pneumatics, hydraulics, and associated systems.
• Complete PPMs to a high standard and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Perform general welding, fabrication, and basic machining where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Isolate plant and equipment using lock-off procedures prior to maintenance.
• Support plant shutdowns, start-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a large, multi-skilled engineering team.
• Be flexible with overtime, shift cover, and training requirements.

Skills

Fault-finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Machining

PLC systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND

Job description

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading UK manufacturer. The role focuses on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance on a highly automated site.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND, at least 3 years’ experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments, and strong fault-finding skills with a good health & safety track record.