Cpl Life Sciences
Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled / Electrically Biased)
FMCG | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed
We’re supporting a leading FMCG manufacturing site in Hampshire who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with experienced Maintenance Engineers as part of ongoing production and reliability improvement activity.
This is a site-based role supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, ensuring production equipment is maintained, repaired and improved in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, carrying out effective fault finding and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with OEM recommendations and site standards
• Support production teams to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimal downtime
• Maintain equipment throughout its lifecycle, ensuring reliability, safety and compliance
• Work closely with production, engineering and support teams to improve equipment performance and site KPIs
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives across the site
• Assist with engineering projects, equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Carry out changeovers, set-ups and support production as required
• Promote and maintain safe systems of work in line with GMP, safety and compliance standards
• Share knowledge and support coaching and development of other team members
• Maintain strong working relationships across production, quality and engineering functions
Requirements:
• Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias preferred)
• Experience in FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics or similar high-volume manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding ability on automated production equipment
• Experience with PPM, breakdown response and continuous improvement
• Understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with shift-based operations
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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