Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Business Area
CPW (Cereal Partners)
Job Title
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location
Bromborough, Wirral
Shift Pattern & Salary
- 42-hour work week, predominantly day-based
- Circa 36–42 night shifts per year (for holidays)
- Salary: Circa £58,000 (including shift allowances)
Contract Type
One-year fixed-term contract
Position Summary
An opportunity for an experienced, mechanically skilled engineer to join the maintenance team at our Bromborough site, reporting to the System Engineer. The main purpose of this role is to provide a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective maintenance service to site assets, covering preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance. This includes enhancing people’s and product safety, product quality, environmental protection, and operational performance.
As Cereal Partners UK, we are one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, producing well-known brands under an alliance between Nestlé and General Mills. Our focus is on innovation, improving products, and catering to today’s consumers, staying ahead in a competitive market.
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Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Conducting root cause analysis of technical problems
- Providing planned and reactive maintenance across plant equipment
- Maintaining packaging and process machinery
- Generating, completing, and returning work orders
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What Makes You Successful?
We are looking for a mechanically biased engineer, ideally with experience in FMCG (though other industries will be considered). You must meet the following criteria:
Essential Requirements
- Experience from a time-served engineering apprenticeship or **minimum ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering (with demonstrated work experience)
- A mechanical focus is essential—knowledge of other engineering disciplines is beneficial but not preferred
- Strong working knowledge of utilities (e.g., gas, water, steam)
- Familiarity with health & safety (H&S), environmental, and legislative requirements
- Ability to analyze complex problems, conduct root cause analysis, and improve cross-site efficiency in partnership with Operations
- Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration between Engineering and Production
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What We Offer in Return
Competitive salary and benefits package from Nestlé, a leader in the FMCG industry.
Job closing date: Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis—submit early as the advert may close prematurely if sufficient candidates are received.
Important Information
Right to Work in the UK
Successful candidates must provide documentation confirming their right to work in the UK before starting. No sponsorship is available for this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route—valids must demonstrate their own immigration status.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Gender identities & ethnically diverse individuals
- People with disabilities
- Members of the OR community (+)
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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