Maintenance Engineer

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a FMCG manufacturer for a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves providing both electrical and mechanical support across the site, combining hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise performance. The ideal candidate would be either electrically biased or multiskilled and have experience in FMCG or packaging.

Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £47153 (OTE £53k)
Location: Rutland / Leicestershire Area
Shift Pattern: 4 on/4 off, Days and Nights

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in FMCG production
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on minimising downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Conduct fault finding on both electrical and mechanical systems

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Electrical Maintenance Engineer)
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), supported by relevant training and experience
• Experience in fast paced industries such as food, packaging or wider FMCG.
• Proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement activities

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply or contact (url removed) for further information.