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Maintenance Engineer
£48,000
4 on / 4 off
Newport
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement?
We’re looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Newport. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated engineering team driving reliability and efficiency across production operations.
The Role
You’ll work as part of the site’s Engineering Team on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights), supporting the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
This role plays a key part in developing and implementing a new Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach — helping to reduce downtime, improve performance, and ensure the smooth running of all production equipment.
What will you be doing?
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a wide range of equipment.
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Diagnose faults, test, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
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Lead shift-based problem solving where corrective actions aren’t clear.
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Use the CMMS system to log work, analyse historical data, and identify improvement opportunities.
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Support continuous improvement through TPM, root cause analysis, and 5S initiatives.
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Ensure all work complies with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
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Collaborate with other departments to maintain strong communication and a positive team culture.
What will you bring to the party?
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Time-served Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC).
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Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
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Knowledge of CMMS systems and fault-finding on both mechanical and electrical equipment.
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Proactive, safety-conscious, and passionate about reliability and improvement.
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