Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Rugby is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves attending machine breakdowns, performing planned maintenance, and leading zero-loss initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, practical engineering experience, and NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline. Benefits include a monthly product allowance, private medical options, life assurance, and access to discounts. If you fit this profile, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to high street discounts

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintenance delivery.
• Ability to work independently and support continuous improvement.
• Understanding of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental aspects.

Responsibilities

• Attend machine breakdowns and perform reactive repairs.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance enhancements.

Skills

Practical engineering/technical experience in maintenance

Strong multi-skilled background, ideally electrical

Knowledge of site utilities

Continuous improvement programs application

Strong written and verbal communication skills

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering discipline

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SAP PM

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing company known throughout the UK, offering consumers some of the best products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

You will play a hands‑on role in attending machine breakdowns, performing planned and preventative maintenance, maintaining site utilities, and leading zero loss initiatives to reduce utilities usage and improve reliability.

• Deliver the Engineering departments vision and strategic plan.
• Attend to machine breakdowns and carry out reactive repairs promptly.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance activities across production equipment and site services.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures (including LOTO, PUWER, COSHH).
• Assist in organising and executing shutdown work, inspections, and capital projects in partnership with Central Engineering.
• Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, PDCA, 5S, 5‑Why) to drive continuous improvement and performance enhancements.
• Populate the Planned Maintenance System (SAP PM) and support development of SOPs and training materials.
• Take ownership of site reliability performance, identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage contractors effectively and support cross‑functional teams with technical guidance.

The ideal candidate will have

• Practical engineering/technical experience with a proven track record in maintenance delivery.
• Strong multi-skilled background, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Knowledge of site utilities and experience managing contractors.
• Experience applying continuous improvement programs and Lean principles.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Understanding of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental aspects, including Food Safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with IT literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Multi-disciplined capability in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, or software engineering.
• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• SAP PM experience.
• Previous experience in FMCG, food, beverage, or manufacturing environments.
• TPM practitioner experience.
• Experience training and coaching others.

Benefits include

• Monthly product allowance
• Private medical options and 24/7 GP access.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Generous holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
• Access to a range of high street discounts.
• Company bonus scheme

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. Apply now!