Site Services Maintenance Engineer

Imperial Tobacco Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Liverpool is seeking a Site Services Maintenance Engineer to carry out planned and corrective maintenance, collaborating with internal teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, have experience in GMP environments, and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including salary and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative maintenance and working within GMP cleanroom environments.
• Demonstrate a thorough, disciplined, and proactive approach to tasks.
• Possess excellent communication abilities suitable for interacting across all levels.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Recommend enhancements to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal teams to analyse technical data.
• Provide mechanical expertise across motors, pumps, and fabrications.
• Support operational teams with equipment setup and training.
• Assist with site compliance activities.

Skills

Planned preventative maintenance

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Level 3 NVQ or recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Join a Global Leader in FMCG Innovation, This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role8am-4pm), with occasional out-of-hours support to ensure smooth operational continuity. You'll be responsible for maintaining and servicing a wide range of plant equipment and associated services, working collaboratively within a multi-functional team across both mechanical and electrical disciplines. To thrive in this role, you'll ideally bring experience from a development-focused environment, a strong service mindset when working with internal stakeholders, and a proactive approach with a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance tasks, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures.
• Recommend enhancements to preventive maintenance schedules and advise on spare parts to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal teams to analyse technical data, implement equipment upgrades, and support asset projects from design through to handover.
• Provide mechanical expertise across motors, pumps, belts, bearings, pneumatics, and fabrication, including fault diagnosis, repairs, and installations.
• Support operational teams with equipment setup, operator training, and ensure compliance with safety procedures such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and GMP standards.
• Assist with site compliance activities, including audits, contractor documentation, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑organised work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hold a Level 3 NVQ or recognised engineering qualification, with experience in planned preventative maintenance and working within GMP cleanroom environments.
• Demonstrate a thorough, disciplined, and proactive approach to tasks, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Possess excellent communication abilities—verbal, written, and listening—suitable for interacting across all levels.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a strong commitment to Health & Safety standards and compliance.

Company Overview and Culture

Imperial Brands is a forward-thinking, inclusive global FMCG business, powered by the dedication of over 25,000 employees worldwide. We're currently seeking an experienced and versatile Site Services Maintenance Engineer to become a key part of our well‑established Site Services team., We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award‑winning development programmes that create exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we're fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. 1901 The year Imperial was founded through the coming together of 13 UK family‑run businesses25,000 Imperial employees worldwide120 Number of markets worldwide in which our products are sold

Benefits and Compensation

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.