Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) – FMCG Shift

Omega Plc; Thorne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Plc is seeking a temporary, week-by-week Multi-Skilled Engineer (mechanical bias) to hit the ground running on shift. You will maintain high-speed FMCG packaging lines, perform fault finding, and drive proactive maintenance to maximise uptime.

The role suits an apprentice-trained engineer with PLC knowledge and a proactive mindset. The position is site-based in the UK, on a weekly contract, with a focus on continuous improvement and rapid response to breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Production line experience on high-speed FMCG packaging equipment.
• PLC and network knowledge preferred.
• Proactive fault finding and continuous improvement mindset.
• Computer literate and team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise line efficiency.
• Fault-finding and diagnose breakdowns on plant equipment.
• Attend breakdowns onsite with rapid response to plant equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing and automation machinery, including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, packing lines.
• Continually improve equipment and systems to support site development.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Packaging equipment

PLC knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Apprentice trained

Tools

PLC networking

Job description

Omega Plc is seeking a temporary, week-by-week Multi-Skilled Engineer (mechanical bias) to hit the ground running on shift. You will maintain high-speed FMCG packaging lines, perform fault finding, and drive proactive maintenance to maximise uptime.

The role suits an apprentice-trained engineer with PLC knowledge and a proactive mindset. The position is site-based in the UK, on a weekly contract, with a focus on continuous improvement and rapid response to breakdowns.