Production Maintenance Engineer — High-Speed Line Reliability

Omega Plc; Broxtowe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

25 days holiday

10% pension

Staff restaurant

Wellness platform

Free parking

Share scheme

Training & development

Electrical courses

PPE provided

Job summary

Omega Plc in Nottingham is seeking a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a fast‑moving, highly automated operation. You will perform first‑line mechanical fault finding, implement preventative maintenance and support line performance across packaging and production lines.

Experience with bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and pneumatics together with a recognised NVQ level 3 or equivalent is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent essential.
• Strong mechanical maintenance background in manufacturing.
• Experience fault finding on automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-line mechanical fault finding and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose equipment issues and deliver first-fix solutions where possible.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintain bearings, motors, belts, chains and gearboxes.
• Support conveyors, pumps and pneumatic systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out root cause investigations.
• Drive reliability and operational effectiveness across production lines.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Pneumatics

Bearings & gearboxes

Conveyors

Electrical awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Omega Plc in Nottingham is seeking a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a fast‑moving, highly automated operation. You will perform first‑line mechanical fault finding, implement preventative maintenance and support line performance across packaging and production lines.

Experience with bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and pneumatics together with a recognised NVQ level 3 or equivalent is essential.