Maintenance Engineer

I'm looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client in Rugeley.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer are:

• Conduct Preventive Maintenance activities and respond to equipment breakdowns to support Operations.
• Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, focusing on reducing plant downtime.
• Promote and adhere to safety practices and Target Zero standards, encouraging a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Perform maintenance tasks in collaboration with Operators, planning downtime effectively.
• Support the Head of Maintenance by managing contractor activities, controlling permits to work, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.
• Contribute to stock management by organizing the stores area and liaising with suppliers for spare parts.
• Champion Feed Safety and Quality standards, ensuring they are upheld by all team members.

Requirements for this Maintenance Engineer are:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Multi-skilled Engineering qualification: City & Guilds Level 3/HNC or relevant equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems.
• Strong health & safety knowledge and communication skills.
• Structured approach to problem-solving and fault-finding.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in FMCG, CI, or Lean techniques; ideally within the food industry.
• Relevant certifications (IOSH, IPAF, PASMA, forklift, welding/fabrication skills, BOAS, 18th Edition, Confined Space training).

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 07:30 - 16:30

Benefits:

• £40,000 - £44,200
• Overtime rates - 1.5x usual rate
• Pension contributed which can be matched between 4% and 10%
• 25 days plus all bank holidays
• UK Digital GP (free 24/7 confidential service)
• Nudge - a free financial wellbeing
• Everyday Savings - Smart Spending App
• Access to our wellbeing centre