Production Machinery Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

The Thrive Hive; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thrive Hive based on site in Basingstoke seeks a Mechanical Engineer for production machinery maintenance within an FMCG environment. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, aim to minimise downtime, and ensure equipment safety and compliance.

Initially day shifts, then move to afternoon shift (2-10pm). You will work with a friendly, growing team and contribute to continuous improvement and safer plant operations.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in production, manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PPM systems and maintenance record-keeping.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements for maintenance work, such as LOTO and permit-to-work.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety awareness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery in line with maintenance schedules.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete lasting repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out machine setting and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and logs for all planned and reactive work.
• Coordinate external contractors for servicing, repairs and statutory inspections.
• Monitor spare parts stock and liaise with suppliers to source and order parts and equipment.
• Work to health and safety procedures, including permit-to-work and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and keep machinery guarding and safety devices compliant.
• Support statutory compliance checks such as LOLER, PUWER, PAT testing and fire safety equipment.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Electrical & mechanical

Health & safety

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

The Thrive Hive based on site in Basingstoke seeks a Mechanical Engineer for production machinery maintenance within an FMCG environment. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, aim to minimise downtime, and ensure equipment safety and compliance.

Initially day shifts, then move to afternoon shift (2-10pm). You will work with a friendly, growing team and contribute to continuous improvement and safer plant operations.