Location: Nottingham
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000–£55,000 p.a. + Excellent Benefits & Career Progression

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a passion for keeping fast-paced production environments running smoothly? Join a leading FMCG food manufacturing business where you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and improving the machinery that keeps the nation fed. If you’re looking for job security, career progression, and a business that invests in its people, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities:
• Carry out reactive and planned mechanical maintenance on conveyors, production lines, and packaging equipment
• Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis to minimise downtime
• Replace, repair, and upgrade mechanical components including motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems
• Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing
• Assist with continuous improvement and reliability projects to optimise line performance
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support compliance/audits when required

Requirements:
• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a maintenance role within a food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical skills including conveyor systems, pneumatics, gearboxes, and general factory equipment
• Ability to work independently on breakdowns and planned maintenance tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and hygienic production environment
• Flexible attitude with good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and food hygiene standards

Benefits:
• Competitive Salary (£30,000–£55,000 depending on experience)
• Company Car Allowance (where applicable)
• Overtime paid at Time ½ and Double Pay
• Free Car Parking
• Pension Scheme with High Employer Contributions
• Clear Pathway to Senior/Lead Engineer and Supervisor Roles
• Be Involved in Multi-Million-Pound Site Upgrades & Expansion Projects
• Sponsorship & Support for Engineering Qualifications & Training
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Join a Stable, Growing Business with a Strong Engineering Team
• Market-Leading Brand with National Reach