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Maintenance Engineer; Food, Beverage, FMCG
Job in
Hounslow, Greater London, TW3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-29
Listing for:
Matchtech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Engineer (Food / Beverage / FMCG)
Location:
Hounslow
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
Shifts:
Shifts may start as early as 06:00 and finish as late as 22:30 (8h 30min shifts).
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing team?
We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our busy food production facility in Hounslow. This is a hands-on role where you'll be essential in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and packaging operations.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing faults promptly and safely
Supporting process optimisation and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement projects
Working closely with Production and Quality teams to meet operational targets
Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment downtime via the CMMS system
Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times
What We're Looking For
Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering)
Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (food, beverage, FMCG preferred)
Strong mechanical knowledge with solid electrical fault-finding capabilities and experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to work effectively within a continental shift pattern
Excellent diagnostic skills, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
Knowledge of DAF plant operations
Gas safety certification
17th/18th Edition (if electrically biased)
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
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