Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • Southampton
  • £43,095 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Maintenance Engineers required for FMCG market leader near SouthamptonKey skills required for this rolemaintenance, production, PPM, reactive maintenance, mechanical, electrical, FMCGImportantMaintenance backgroundJob descriptionOur client is looking for experienced Maintenance Technicians/Engineers to join their team tasked with maximising efficiency and minimising downtime.Role PurposeThe role involves proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production equipment and systems to maintain uninterrupted operations. Collaboration with key stakeholders and professionals is essential to enhance machinery performance, minimise breakdowns, and implement strategies that improve the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant operations and production processes.Key ResponsibilitiesChampion a safety-first culture by promoting safe and environmentally responsible working practices through effective day-to-day operations.Foster open and effective communication with key stakeholders, building trust and encouraging constructive dialogue and collaboration.Maintain and apply technical knowledge of core mechanical systems and electrical principles relevant to the production environment to ensure timely and efficient maintenance and fault resolution.Carry out predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and services, ensuring alignment with business needs and quality standards. Promptly escalate issues to minimise downtime.Support teams and departments in delivering initiatives to optimise equipment and process performance. Contribute to achieving annual targets by driving improvements in quality, capacity, and continuous improvement efforts.Key Skills, Qualifications, and ExperienceLevel 3 or higher qualification in a technical discipline covering mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systemsCompleted a time-served apprenticeship with experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial settingStrong fault-finding and problem-solving abilitiesExperience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Ability to influence stakeholders and support change initiativesCommitment to creating a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsShift Patterns Shift Hours Shift Rate
Evenings 16:00 - 00:00 12.5%
Nights 00:00 - 08:00 25% (from midnight Sunday to Friday morning)All shifts total 37.5 hours per week.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: £43,094.88 per annumOvertime:1.5x hourly rate (Mon-Sat) after 37.5 hours2x hourly rate on Sundays (beyond 37.5 hours and not part of the normal week)Annual Pay ReviewPension Scheme:Employer contribution: 8%Employee contribution: 4%Holiday Entitlement: 29 days including bank holidaysBank holidays are treated as regular working days and can be booked as holidayHealthcare: Cash plan availableEmployee Discounts: Access to retailer discounts scheme

Matchtech Group