Shift Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their Wythenshawe site. This role focuses on minimizing downtime through effective planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment. Candidates should possess strong fault-finding skills and relevant engineering qualifications, ensuring smooth operations across shifts. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, with ample training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Excellent pension and benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience in high-speed FMCG, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Team player

Knowledge of PLCs

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wythenshawe

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Shifts: 3-Shift Rotation (Days, Afternoons, Nights)

Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our industry-leading manufacturing site. Working on a 3-shift pattern, you'll be part of a fast-paced and collaborative team focused on ensuring minimal downtime and maximum production efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to keep operations running smoothly
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis
• Working closely with production teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality targets are met
• Recording all maintenance activities and contributing to ongoing asset care strategies

What We're Looking For:

• Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
• Experience in a high-speed FMCG, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical systems
• A team player who thrives in a fast-moving, shift-based environment
• Knowledge of PLCs and automated systems is a plus

What's In It For You:

• £55,000 per annum + shift allowance
• 3-shift rotation offering work-life balance
• Excellent pension and benefits package
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive team culture in a thriving and growing organisation

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection Ltd. You automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

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