Electrical Mechanical Engineer

Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for an Electrical Mechanical Engineer to step into a Lead Reliability Engineer position, having had previous multi-year experience within a manufacturing or plant maintenance environment.

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• Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
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• Genuine career growth and opportunity
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• Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks\n
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  • Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
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  • Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
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Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.

What You'll Be Doing - Electrical Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site. You'll be the go-to mechanical engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.

You'll be:

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• Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping mechanical maintenance activity up to date
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• Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and production equipment
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• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to reduce downtime, with support on electrical issues where needed
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• Planning and organising maintenance activity to improve line performance and availability
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• Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
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• Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned mechanical maintenance activities
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• Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
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• Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
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• Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
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• Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
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• Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
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What You'll Need to Bring

We're looking for someone practical, organised and confident in a manufacturing environment.

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• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability, ideally with some electrical exposure
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• Multi-year experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
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• Hands-on plant maintenance background (not just theory)
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• Well organised, with the ability to plan maintenance work effectively
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• Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
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• Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
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• Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
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• Strong communication and team working skills
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• A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
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Qualifications Required for Senior Mechanical Engineer

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• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
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• Multi-year hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of production equipment
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• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge desirable (18th Edition or equivalent a bonus, not essential)
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• FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
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Why This Role?

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• Work for a leading FMCG organisation
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• Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
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• Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
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• Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
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• Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
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• Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
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Interested?

If you're an experienced mechanical engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.