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Engineering technician - Maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
Rugby | 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
£48,700 per annum
FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are working with a leading FMCG food manufacturer in Rugby who are looking to expand their engineering team with a skilled and motivated individual.

Role Overview:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed production lines, with a focus on preventative maintenance (PPM) and swift resolution of breakdowns to minimise downtime. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain and improve equipment efficiency.

Shift Pattern:

  • 4 on 4 off rotation

  • Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform PPM tasks in line with schedules to minimise breakdowns

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment

  • Work proactively to identify improvements and support continuous improvement projects

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and support audits and compliance

  • Support installations, upgrades, and commissioning of new machinery

About You:

  • Apprenticeship trained with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Strong electrical bias with proven multi-skilled capabilities

  • Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential

  • Comfortable working with PLCs, motors, conveyors, sensors, and packaging machinery

  • A proactive team player with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits:

  • £48,700 per annum