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Maintenance Engineer in Redditch

Job Description

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Permanent Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Permanent | Full Time

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Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent night-shift role within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?

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An established manufacturer is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support production performance through reactive maintenance, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

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This is a hands-on position suited to an engineer with a strong mechanical background, ideally complemented by electrical maintenance experience.

The Role\n

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  • Respond to production breakdowns and minimise engineering downtime.
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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production machinery.
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  • Diagnose mechanical faults and complete effective repairs.
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  • Support machine modifications and improvements to prevent recurring issues.
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  • Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance.
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  • Participate in continuous improvement projects and technical trials.
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  • Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.
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  • Ensure work is completed safely and in line with GMP and site quality standards.
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Essential Requirements\n

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  • Minimum 2 years' engineering experience within FMCG manufacturing.
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  • Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
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  • Relevant engineering qualification.
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  • Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
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  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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  • Ability to work independently and make decisions during night shifts.
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Desirable\n

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  • Electrical maintenance experience.
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  • Continuous improvement experience.
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  • Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
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Shift Pattern\n

Two permanent night-shift patterns are available, working 6pm - 6am:

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  • Sunday to Tuesday / Saturday to Tuesday on alternating weeks
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  • Wednesday to Friday / Wednesday to Saturday on alternating weeks
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If you're an experienced FMCG Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity within an established manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today with your CV and a Hewett Recruitment Consultant will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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Maintenance Engineer in Redditch

Redditch, UK
Full time

Published on 11/09/2026

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