Maintenance Engineer
19 hours ago
Bath
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Shepton Mallet who is actively looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Working in a fast-paced FMCG factory environment, we are seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to help keep our production running efficiently and reliably and support growth of the engineering team. • Diagnose and repair production and process equipment across all sites., • Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance including wiring, fault finding, and system repairs., • Work with PLCs, inverters, heating elements, servo motors, contactors, overloads, sensors (inductive, reed, proximity), and more., • Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, tensioners, bearings, etc., • Maintain a range of equipment including high-speed packing machines, fillers, pasteurisers, printers, boxing machines, and inspection systems., • Record breakdowns and maintenance activities clearly and accurately., • Execute and improve pre-planned maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and support OEE targets., • Contribute to ongoing performance improvements and engineering project What you will need to succeed:, • Fully qualified maintenance engineer (ideally time-served, with City & Guilds / HNC / HND)., • Strong electrical experience is essential., • Working knowledge of PLC systems and automated equipment., • Mechanical experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and more., • FMCG or food & beverage manufacturing background preferred., • Additional skills like turning, milling, or welding are advantageous. What you will receive in return:, • Competitive salary - above market rate, • 4 on / 4 off rotating shift: 12-hour shifts (6-6) - 2 days on, followed by2 nights on, • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme., • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Life insurance JBRP1_UKTJ