United Kingdom-England-Birmingham; United Kingdom-England-Lichfield
Location: Lichfield, Birmingham area, UK
Reports to: Senior Manager, Packaging Operations
Contract type: Permanent,
day shift (10.oo-18.oo)
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for
maintaining
both our
packaging machinery and the wider warehouse infrastructure
at our Distribution & Packaging Centre in Fradley Park (Lichfield). You'll ensure the smooth operation of five high-performance packaging machines while also supporting the upkeep of the building's systems and facilities. You'll be part of a dedicated facilities team, supporting operations through proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and involvement in project work. You'll collaborate closely with Facilities Manager, internal teams and external contractors.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and troubleshoot five packaging machines, ensuring minimal downtime
Carry out general building maintenance across the warehouse, including HVAC, lighting, and safety systems
Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical and mechanical systems
Support project work and
continuous improvement
initiatives
Work at height (up to 18 metres) using MEWP equipment
Liaise with external contractors and internal operational partners
Participate in an on-call rota for emergency situations (e.g. fire or flood)
Optimise and implement
preventive maintenance
schedules using CMMS
Provide technical support and training to operational staff
Champion Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies
What You'll Need
Minimum:
Completed an electrically biased engineering apprenticeship
5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling equipment
AC/DC Drives experience
Able to travel within Europe
Your advantage:
IPAF MEWP licence
17th or 18th Edition Electrical Regulations
PLC fault-finding (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
Experience with 6-axis robots and production line installations
Knowledge of Legionella, HVAC systems, and CMMS
Proactive team player and problem solver
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:PEAK - our continuous improvement program
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning - 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
Corporate Citizenship Philosophies - environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
Employee Referral Program - an opportunity to get a bonus
Global Employee Assistance Program - confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
Give@Newell - paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
Are you interested?
If so, upload your CV.
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview. By submitting your CV you acknowledge having read Newell Brands' Privacy Statement for Job Applicants available at https://privacy.newellbrands.com/job-applicant/
If you wish to be considered also for other suitable positions with the company, please explicitly indicate so on your CV/motivation letter.
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