Engineering Technician

Job description

Are you a multi-skilled Engineering Technician with experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments?

Do you enjoy fault finding, planned maintenance, and improving line performance on modern, high-speed production lines?

Are you looking for a stable, long-term role with a business that genuinely invests in its people and engineering capability?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturing business on the search for an Engineering Technician. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Milton Keynes, operating on a continental shift pattern, within a highly automated production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with engineering schedules, recommending improvements where efficiencies can be maximised.
• Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime across high-speed production lines.
• Support line performance through analysis of efficiency, waste, and downtime data, contributing to continuous improvement activity.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring all work is carried out in line with site and legislative requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate engineering documentation, including downtime reports and line logbooks.
• Consult manufacturers’ manuals and mechanical drawings to identify correct replacement parts and support effective repairs.
• Support operational requirements by operating machinery when required to ensure efficient team working.

What We're Looking For:

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical engineering discipline.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled engineering role within FMCG, food, beverage, or high-speed manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, breakdown response, and planned maintenance processes.
• Exposure to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Salary: Competitive + shift allowance and comprehensive benefits package

Shift Pattern: Continental

Please contact Shaun Docherty today for further information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English