Maintenance Engineer

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £47,000

Shift Pattern: Double Days (Monday-Friday: 5:45am-2:00pm / 1:55pm-10:15pm)

Join a Leading UK Manufacturer from an FMCG industry A well-established UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support continued growth across UK and international markets. With over 190 products in 15 core health categories, the company is one of the UK's top five supplement brands and is backed by a major global pharmaceutical group. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

In this key role, the maintenance engineer will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of production equipment and machinery. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance, and support the wider engineering team in maintaining efficient operations on site.

Key Responsibilities for the maintenance engineer:

Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance on production machinery
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
Assist in machine setups and settings as required
Prioritise tasks to minimise downtime and ensure smooth production flow
Collaborate with team members to meet performance targets

Machinery The Maintenance Engineer Will Work With:

Tablet presses
Packaging machines
Conveyors
Weighing systems

Typical Faults For The Maintenance Engineer:

AC/DC motors
Three-phase systems
Bearings, belts, chains
Sensors, relays, and drives
General electrical and mechanical fault finding

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in a similar maintenance role within manufacturing
Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, team-oriented mindset