Water Treatment Shift Engineer - Days Only

Synergi Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is hiring a Facilities Engineer to enhance production performance. Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and proven experience in FMCG environments. The role offers excellent benefits including a monthly product allowance, medical options, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills including PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Proven hands-on experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Ability to work on a shift pattern and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production performance across the site.
• Carry out maintenance using SAP PM including pumps and valves.
• Lead or support shutdowns and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Record maintenance activities and support reliability KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation

IT literacy

Experience with SAP PM

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

HNC in Engineering (desirable)

Tools

PLC (Siemens S7)

SCADA systems

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a leading FMCG / Manufacturing company known throughout the UK, offering consumers some of the best products.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

As a Facilities Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving production performance across our site. You will ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives across mechanical, electrical, and control systems. You will be at the heart of a fast‑paced FMCG operation.

• Carry out planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance using SAP PM, including pumps, valves, filling lines, and water treatment systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising production disruption.
• Lead or support shutdowns and Asset Care Window activities with internal teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, including LOTO and Permit to Work.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and support site reliability KPIs.
• Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S) to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to share technical knowledge and improve processes.
• Provide support for statutory inspections, audits, and water treatment operations.

The ideal candidate will have

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (HNC desirable) or equivalent, preferably with a multi-skilled apprenticeship background.
• Proven hands‑on experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food, or beverage environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including PLCs (Siemens S7), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, including Food Safety, LOTO, and Permit to Work.
• IT literacy (MS Office) and experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS systems.
• Ability to work on a shift pattern and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience in coaching or training others.
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence and Lean tools (RCM, RCA, PDCA, 5S, 5‑Why).
• Knowledge of water treatment systems.

Benefits include

• Monthly product allowance
• Private medical options and 24/7 GP access.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Generous holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
• Access to a range of high street discounts.
• Company bonus scheme

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!