Maintenance Engineer

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting for a motivated and adaptable Multi-Skilled Engineer to support the ongoing reliability and performance of production equipment. This position is vital in ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to output.

This is a practical, hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical capability within a manufacturing environment. The successful individual will support operational demands, including participation in shift patterns and occasional weekend on-call cover where required.

This role runs on 3 different shift patterns: days, earlies, and lates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems, accurately recording all work undertaken

• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to minimise downtime and maintain production flow

• Action maintenance requests within agreed service levels

• Identify underlying causes of equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions

• Contribute to and drive continuous improvement activities to improve plant reliability and operational performance

• Support the installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and arrange procurement of spare parts and components

• Collaborate with production teams to optimise equipment performance and promote health & safety best practice

The Candidate

Completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold relevant engineering qualifications

Demonstrable experience across both electrical and mechanical maintenance

Sound knowledge of manufacturing machinery and PLC-controlled systems

Experience within an FMCG environment would be beneficial

Strong problem-solving ability with an understanding of lean manufacturing principles

Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of performing in a fast-paced production setting

A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

Salary

£40,000 – £47,500 per annum, dependent on experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ledbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

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