Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd
Chester
5 hours ago
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Maintenance Engineer
£31.00 per hour

Mon-Thur 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 1.30pm

gap technical are currently supporting an FMCG client who require experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to provide short-term cover at their facility near Chester.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers looking to pick up additional shifts, cover planned absence.

Scope of Support

Engineers will provide mechanical maintenance support across a high-speed, highly automated environment, ensuring equipment uptime and safe operation.

Typical Responsibilities
  • Reactive breakdown support across FMCG production lines, food processing equipment, and automated warehouse systems
  • Planned and preventative maintenance during production and non-production periods
  • Identification and rectification of repeat faults
  • Working safely within food hygiene, GMP, and permit-to-work systems
Engineer Profile
  • Time-served Maintenance Engineer or equivalent industry experience
  • Mechanical or Multi-Skilled background
  • Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, BRC Industry
  • Confident working on automated machinery, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, and safety circuits
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
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If you are available for short-term contract work, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option or contact gap technical directly.

This advert is published by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.


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