Production Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance & Improvements Engineer

Gloucestershire - FMCG Manufacturing Nights or Late Shift Full Time 52000 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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