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Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer – Nestlé Coffee Factory
Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland | Location: Tutbury | Salary: circa £48,000 (depending on experience)
About This Role
A full-time key role within the Nestlé Coffee business, our Maintenance Engineer will report directly to the Logistics Manager and cover a defined scope across all factory operations. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment where plant reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance are critical.
Fully embracing flexible working practices, Nestlé encourages discussion around how flexibility can be tailored to your needs. We are proud of our inclusion and diversity commitments:
- Signed the Race at Work Charter
- Committed to Disability Confidence
- Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality (3 consecutive years)
- Headline partner of Diversity & Inclusion in Grocery
Your Responsibilities
To ensure optimal plant performance, you’ll be responsible for:
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Operational Growth & Compliance
- Support the build and implementation of the department’s Operations Maintenance Plan (OMP)
- Ensure full compliance with Nestlé quality policy, including engineering change management
- Develop the PM03 (Predictive Maintenance) structure for Logistics
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Plant Reliability & Cost Efficiency
- Drive plant reliability via coordination, coaching, and fixed cost reductions
- Coordinate and implement the departmental maintenance strategy
- Conduct root cause analysis of breakdowns, taking ownership of follow-up actions and rollouts
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- Team Capability & Excellence
- Support departmental competency development through a structured competency build plan
- Ensure Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards for plant, tools, and environment
Your Success depends on:
(Your qualifications and skills)*
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Qualifications
- Time-served apprenticeship to a minimum of NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds or equivalent
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Technical Proficiency
- Multi-skilled with an electrical bias (preferred)
- Previous experience within an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) engineering function
- Strong hands-on, practical approach with a "can-do" attitude
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Team & Leadership Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively while ensuring compliance in safety and quality
- Strong interpersonal skills to challenge, influence, and build capability
- Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Can communicate effectively across all levels and work independently
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Strategic Knowledge
- Understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is essential
- Ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment
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Why Nestlé?
Our benefits package reinforces our commitment to your well-being and growth:
- Potential annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme (up to 12% Nestlé contribution)
- 12 flexible days in addition to 25 days of holiday entitlement
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Focus on personal development (such as study support)
What You Need to Know
- Advert Closes: 9 July 2026
- Early Closing: Applications may be considered prior to the deadline if sufficient candidates are received – don’t delay!
Nestlé Values: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Nestlé, respect is foundational to fostering innovation. We Celebrate Diversity and are dedicated to an inclusive environment, empowering everyone to achieve their full potential. We warmly encourage applications from those of:
- All gender identities
- Ethnic backgrounds
- Individuals with disabilities
- Parents & carers
- Members of the LGBT+ community
If you require accommodations to fully participate in the application process, please let us know.
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