Location: Redditch
Salary: £43,000 - £44,000
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Rotating Shifts: 6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm
A well-established food manufacturing company based in Redditch is seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer looking to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment through proactive maintenance and rapid fault resolution.
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving production machinery performance, minimising downtime, and ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all production machinery and site equipment
Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime
Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, pneumatics, and associated mechanical systems
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance machine reliability and production efficiency
Assist with installations, upgrades, and modifications to production equipment
Complete engineering documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operational performance
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and food hygiene standards
Support electrical engineers when required as part of a multi-skilled engineering team The Ideal Candidate
Time-served Mechanical Engineer (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience within manufacturing
Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or automated production environments preferred
Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, drives, and conveyor systems
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
Strong communication and problem-solving skills What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £43,000 - £44,000
Stable Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern
No weekend working
Opportunity to join a growing and supportive engineering team
Training and development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a successful food manufacturing business
Salary description
£43000.00 - £44000.00 per year