Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

2 Days Old

I'm partnered with well established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturer in the North West is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical expertise to join a forward-thinking business with ongoing investment in people, plant, and processes.

Shift Pattern

4 on / 4 off - days & nights (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
No Saturday night shifts

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will work closely with production and engineering leadership:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
Attend breakdowns and complete mechanical repairs efficiently
Ensure all maintenance activity is logged and recorded accurately
Identify recurring issues and contribute to root cause analysis
Liaise with engineering management regarding parts, spares, and improvements
Work as part of a small multi-skilled engineering team
Support and mentor junior engineers where required
Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards
Contribute ideas to improve reliability, process flow, and engineering best practice
Support building maintenance as directed

Requirements

Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, ideally within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, fillers, wrappers, mixers etc.
Basic electrical understanding (advantageous but not essential)
Recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualifications such as BTEC ONC, HNC, HND in Mechanical Engineering
Understanding of HACCP, COSHH and GMP (desirable)
Experience with CMMS systems
Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Strong problem solving skills and a proactive approach
Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures
Additional skills such as welding, fabrication or machining are beneficial

The Business

This manufacturer is a market leader within it's FMCG sector, producing a wide range of consumer products for multiple retail and distribution channels. The company continues to invest significantly in new equipment, process improvement, and talent development, offering strong long-term growth opportunities for engineers.

What's Next?

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Location:
Blackburn
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering;Engineering;Engineering

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