Shift Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their Wythenshawe site. The role involves ensuring minimal downtime through planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification, experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and strong fault-finding skills. A competitive salary of £55,000 plus benefits is offered, along with opportunities for training and development.

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 FMCG, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wythenshawe

Salary: GBP55,000 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:

• GBP55,000 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.

You will receive GBP250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.