Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Production

CV Technical; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Call-out allowance

6% employer pension contribution

25 days' holiday

Day shift 8am-4pm

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical for a busy FMCG/food manufacturing plant in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and keeping production equipment running efficiently.

The successful candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3, a strong mechanical bias (70/30 mechanical/electrical) and proven experience with conveyors, gearboxes, belts and associated systems, with clear progression opportunities within a six-engineer team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience with a 70/30 mechanical/electrical bias.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, belts and sprockets; welding/fabrication would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and site equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, generators, belts and related systems.
• Fault-finding and repair of mechanical faults; welding and fabrication as needed.
• Support smooth running of production equipment and drive uptime improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical awareness

Conveyors & gearboxes

Welding & fabrication

FMCG experience

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

CV Technical is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical for a busy FMCG/food manufacturing plant in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and keeping production equipment running efficiently.

The successful candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3, a strong mechanical bias (70/30 mechanical/electrical) and proven experience with conveyors, gearboxes, belts and associated systems, with clear progression opportunities within a six-engineer team.