Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
26 days ago
Blackburn
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 shiftsResponsibilities 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 directedRequirements, • 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 beneficialThe 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? If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact us for more information.Know someone who might be a great fit? Refer them to us and, if they're successfully placed, you'll receive a £200 referral bonus as a thank you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates