Production Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance & Improvements Engineer

Gloucestershire - FMCG Manufacturing – Nights or Late Shift – Full Time, £52,000 + Benefits

Due to continued investment, growth and a focus on operational performance, a well-established manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Production Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys a balance of hands-on maintenance, continuous improvement and project work. The role will play a key part in maintaining production reliability, reducing downtime, improving equipment performance and supporting site-wide engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding across production and site equipment

Deliver PPM activities to maximise equipment reliability

· Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain output

· Support engineering improvement projects, equipment upgrades and site development

· Identify and implement opportunities to improve machine performance, reliability and efficiency

· Work collaboratively to optimise equipment availability and operational performance

· Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, records and engineering reports

· Support facilities maintenance activities and wider site engineering requirements

· Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and productivity

Support spare parts management and maintenance planning activities

Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in line with site health and safety requirements

The Person

· Multi-skilled Engineering background

· Experience working within a fast-paced FMCG, food, beverage, packaging or process manufacturing environment

· Recognised Engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities

· Experience maintaining automated production and processing equipment

Good understanding of motors, drives, inverters, sensors, relays, control circuits and industrial automation systems

· Experience working with pneumatics, conveyors, material handling systems and production machinery

· Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practice

· Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Desirable Experience

· Engineering project delivery experience

· Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or Reliability Engineering experience

· Root Cause Analysis methodologies including 5 Whys

· Welding and fabrication skills

· Spare parts control and inventory management

· Electrical regulations qualifications and updates

· Experience supporting capital investment and equipment installation projects

This opportunity would suit a proactive engineer looking to join a business that is investing in its people, equipment and manufacturing capability while offering long-term career development and exposure to both maintenance and improvement activities.

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