Asset Care Engineer

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

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Were recruiting for an Asset Care Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys improving asset performance reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across automated production and packaging lines.
Youll play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability safety and performance of site machinery utilities and infrastructure while supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative predictive and reactive maintenance across production machinery utilities and site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical electrical and control system faults to minimise downtime.
• Work on automated filling bottling packaging labelling conveyor palletising and utility systems.
• Support installation commissioning shutdowns inspections and engineering project work.
• Maintain equipment including pumps valves bearings belts seals motors sensors control panels and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Follow Health Safety Environmental Quality LOTO Permit to Work and statutory compliance procedures.
• Apply Lean tools such as TPM RCA PDCA 5S and 5-Why to improve reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance activity spare parts usage and asset information accurately using SAP PM or similar systems.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven engineering maintenance experience within manufacturing FMCG food beverage packaging or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with automated production machinery and utility systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs preferably Siemens S7 along with HMI SCADA sensors motors and control panels.
• A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• A time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Food Safety quality standards risk assessments LOTO and permit-to-work processes.
• Good communication teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable Skills:

• HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience using SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence tools including TPM RCM RCA 5S and 5-Why.
• Experience working with pneumatics hydraulics mechanical drive systems instrumentation and calibration.
• IT skills including MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Monthly product allowance.
• Private medical options.
• Life assurance.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Access to 24/7 GP services.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays.
• Access to a range of high street discounts.
• Opportunity to join a growing innovative FMCG business with strong career development potential.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please get in touch with us or apply below.

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Monthly product allowance.
• Private medical options.
• Life assurance.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Access to 24/7 GP services.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays.
• Access to a range of high street discounts.
• Opportunity to join a growing innovative FMCG business with strong career development potential.