Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

· Are you a multi-skilled Engineering Technician with experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments?

· Do you enjoy fault finding, planned maintenance, and improving line performance on modern, high-speed production lines?

· Are you looking for a stable, long-term role with a business that genuinely invests in its people and engineering capability?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturing business on the search for an Engineering Technician. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Milton Keynes, operating on a continental shift pattern, within a highly automated production environment.

Key Responsibilities.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with engineering schedules, recommending improvements where efficiencies can be maximised.

• Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime across high-speed production lines.

• Support line performance through analysis of efficiency, waste, and downtime data, contributing to continuous improvement activity.

• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring all work is carried out in line with site and legislative requirements.

• Produce clear and accurate engineering documentation, including downtime reports and line logbooks.

• Consult manufacturers’ manuals and mechanical drawings to identify correct replacement parts and support effective repairs.

• Support operational requirements by operating machinery when required to ensure efficient team working.

What are we looking for?

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical engineering discipline.

• Experience working in a multi-skilled engineering role within FMCG, food, beverage, or high-speed manufacturing environments (preferred).

• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, breakdown response, and planned maintenance processes.

• Exposure to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Salary: Competitive + shift allowance and comprehensive benefits package Location: Milton Keynes Shift Pattern: Continental
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed