Production Maintenance Engineer

Production Maintenance Engineer

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Nottingham
Rotating Shifts (3 Shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off)
Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer in Nottingham. This is a unique role combining hands-on maintenance and machine optimization within a highly automated production, process and packaging environment.
Working on high-speed manufacturing production lines, you'll be responsible for maximizing equipment performance through fault finding, preventative maintenance and operational support. The role is split approximately making it ideal for mechanically minded engineers.
Key Responsibilities - Production Maintenance Engineer
Operational maintainenanace of high-speed automated packing and production lines
Carry out first-line mechanical fault finding and repairs to minimise downtime
Diagnose equipment issues and deliver first-fix solutions where possible
Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
Maintain and replace bearings, motors, belts, chains and gearboxes
Support the maintenance of conveyors, pumps and pneumatic systems
Respond to breakdowns and carry out root cause investigations
Work closely with production teams to achieve challenging output targets
Support continuous improvement, OEE and waste reduction initiatives
Ensure compliance with GMP, LOTO and site safety procedures
Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation
Drive reliability and operational effectiveness across production lines
Experience / Qualifications - Production Maintenance Engineer
NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification essential.
Strong mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.
Experience fault finding on automated production, packaging or process equipment.
Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics.
Understanding of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
Ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
Experience within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, packaging or manufacturing environments advantageous.
Ex-Forces engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Strong communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced production environment.
Basic electrical awareness would be beneficial.
Benefits - Production Maintenance Engineer
Salary up to £47,000
Overtime Opportunities
25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
10% Employer Pension Contribution
Subsidised Staff Restaurant and Coffee Shop
Employee Wellness Platform
Free On-Site Car and Bike Parking
Discounted Share Save Scheme
Fully Funded Further Training and Development
Electrical Maintenance Courses Available
All Tools and PPE Provided
Shift Patterns
3 Shift Rotation
Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pm
Monday to Friday: 2pm to 10pm
Sunday to Thursday: 10pm to 6am
4 on 4 off
6am to 6pm Days
6pm to 6am Nights
Candidates must be flexible to work either shift pattern depending on business requirements.
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Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Production Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Team Member, Process Technician, Packaging Technician, Reliability Technician, Operations Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Engineer.
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