Job Title: Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing Location: West Bromwich Salary: £56,000 to £58,000 Industry: Food Manufacturing Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday – Friday, Early, Late, and Nights Looking to Hire Urgently (1 Stage Interview) Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities: * Respond to breakdown calls as the first responder on shift * Diagnose faults across mechanical and electrical/instrumentation systems independently * Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction * Perform fault-finding on PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels * Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps * Carry out electrical repairs including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring faults * Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures * Complete CMMS breakdown work orders with accurate fault descriptions and actions taken * Provide technical input to Lead Engineer during RCA investigations * Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service * Execute PPM work orders assigned by the Lead Engineer through the CMMS * Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication * Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT * Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs Required Maintenance Engineer Experience: Essential Experience: * Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience * Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing * Strong experience responding to breakdowns and diagnosing equipment faults independently * Experience with mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps * Experience with electrical equipment including motors, starters, switchgear and wiring * Experience using a CMMS to complete maintenance work orders and update asset records Desirable Qualifications & Experience: * City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent engineering qualification * Mechanical and Electrical/E&I engineering qualification * Experience with PLC fault-finding and control systems * Experience with vibration monitoring, thermal imaging and lubrication-based condition monitoring * Experience with ATEX equipment and hazardous-area inspections