Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled / Electrically Biased) FMCG | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed We’re supporting a leading FMCG manufacturing site in Hampshire who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with experienced Maintenance Engineers as part of ongoing production and reliability improvement activity. This is a site-based role supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, ensuring production equipment is maintained, repaired and improved in a safe, compliant and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: • Respond to equipment breakdowns, carrying out effective fault finding and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with OEM recommendations and site standards • Support production teams to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimal downtime • Maintain equipment throughout its lifecycle, ensuring reliability, safety and compliance • Work closely with production, engineering and support teams to improve equipment performance and site KPIs • Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives across the site • Assist with engineering projects, equipment upgrades and process improvements • Carry out changeovers, set-ups and support production as required • Promote and maintain safe systems of work in line with GMP, safety and compliance standards • Share knowledge and support coaching and development of other team members • Maintain strong working relationships across production, quality and engineering functions Requirements: • Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias preferred) • Experience in FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics or similar high-volume manufacturing • Strong fault-finding ability on automated production equipment • Experience with PPM, breakdown response and continuous improvement • Understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments advantageous • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with shift-based operations