Packaging Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer - Packaging Bias Location: Stroud Stonehouse areaSalary: Up to £52,000 + £2,000 bonus (realistic minimum) + overtimeContract Type: PermanentShift Pattern: 4 ON / 4 OFFThe Opportunity We are currently recruiting for multi-skilled maintenance engineers with a strong background in packaging machinery to join a global manufacturing leader.This role has been created due to significant site expansion, automation, and investment, offering the opportunity to work in a highly automated, world-class production environment.You will be maintaining high-speed packaging lines producing globally recognised consumer products, within a large-scale facility employing hundreds of people. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for career progression, technical development, and exposure to advanced automation.Key Responsibilities – Packaging Maintenance Focus Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging machineryFault find and repair across:Filling machinesSealing, labelling and coding equipmentConveyors and palletisersWrapping and automated packaging systemsDiagnose and resolve faults on:Electrical systems (sensors, drives, controls, PLCs)Mechanical systems (bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts)Conduct machine inspections, reporting on:Equipment conditionPerformance issuesOpportunities for reliability improvementsSupport and deliver continuous improvement projects, including Packaging Line OptimisationEnsure all maintenance activities are completed safely using correct procedures and toolsIdeal Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in engineers with direct experience in packaging or FMCG production environments.multi-skilled (electrical & mechanical)Strong experience maintaining packaging machinery / high-speed production linesAbility to fault find using PLC diagnostics (no programming required)Experience working in: FMCG, Packaging / bottling / food production, Manufacturing or process environmentsQualifications: Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)OR HNC / HND in EngineeringOR equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing settingThe Site & Environment Large, fully automated manufacturing siteSignificant investment in:High-volume production of market-leading consumer goodsAutomationRoboticsModern packaging systemsStructured maintenance systems with planned schedules and continuous improvement focusWhat's On Offer £52,000 plus £2,000–£3,000 annual bonusOvertime paid at 1.5xLife assurance & flexible benefitsClear career progression pathwaysOngoing training, development, and exposure to world-class machinerySuitable Backgrounds Candidates from the following roles will be suitable:Multi-Skilled Maintenance EngineerPackaging EngineerPackaging Maintenance EngineerShift EngineerElectrical / Mechanical Maintenance EngineerFMCG Manufacturing EngineerFor a confidential discussion:07508 014441Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ