Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Location: West Bromwich

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Job Type: 3 Months Contract

Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights

Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview) – Immediate Start

Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

* Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift

* Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently

* Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction

* Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels

* Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps

* Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring faults

* Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures

* Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken

* Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations

* Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service

* Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS

* Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication

* Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT

* Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs

Required Maintenance Engineer Experience:

Essential Experience:

* Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience

* Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing

* Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently

* Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps

* Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring

* Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

* City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification

* Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification

* Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems

* Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring

* Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections

* Experience with RCA and corrective actions

* Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA

* Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment