Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – FMCG

Salary: £44,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Redditch  

Permanent

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an FMCG manufacturer as they continue to expand due to ongoing investment and new projects. This is a business built on strong principles: they operate with integrity, take pride in what they produce, and genuinely value the people who make their success possible. Collaboration is at the heart of their culture, and they’re known for maintaining exceptionally high standards across their supply chain. If you’re looking to join a company that cares about quality, encourages fresh ideas, and supports long term development, this is an excellent opportunity.

Shift Options Available

Option 1 – Monday to Friday (Rotating Weekly)

• 06:00–14:30
• 14:00–22:30

Option 2 – Enjoy a 3‑Day Weekend Every Week

• Sunday–Tuesday: 05:30–17:30
• Wednesday: 05:30–12:30

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly within a fast paced FMCG environment. You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring machinery is safe, reliable, and ready to support production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and record corrective maintenance on plant machinery and services efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Complete and document planned preventative maintenance in line with Engineering schedules.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering colleagues and Production Supervisors regarding breakdowns and ongoing issues.
• Report any production downtime to the Engineering Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain accurate fault logs and ensure clear handovers between shifts.
• Notify Production when machinery or services are ready following maintenance.
• Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for operation after maintenance work.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and submitted to relevant departments on time.

Essential Requirements

• Completed recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Benefits platform
• Wellbeing portal with GP hotline and counselling sessions
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Staff sales
• Long‑term career opportunities due to ongoing growth and investment

Interview process – face to face interview and factory tour and then a short technical test if this is successful.