FMCG Engineering & Maintenance Specialists
24/7 Rapid Response for Production Lines, Process Pipework & Hygiene Fabrication
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is one of the largest in the UK economy, worth over £134 billion annually. In such a high-paced environment, a halted production line can cost thousands of pounds per minute. Hickman Engineering understands the critical need for fast, reliable repairs. We provide comprehensive engineering solutions, food-grade welding, and maintenance packages to keep your FMCG facility running smoothly, ensuring your operations never miss a beat.
What is FMCG Engineering & Maintenance?
FMCG engineering involves the proactive maintenance, rapid breakdown repair, and bespoke fabrication of high-speed manufacturing equipment, process pipework, and conveyor systems. Facilities producing food, beverages, and consumer goods operate under strict hygiene and efficiency regulations. Standard engineering fixes often fall short of these stringent food safety standards. Our specialised FMCG engineering focuses on using corrosion-resistant materials like 316L stainless steel and other food-grade alloys to create hygienic fabrications that ensure optimal flow, prevent contamination, and maximise production line efficiency.
Comprehensive FMCG Engineering Capabilities
We bring expert workshop capabilities directly to your factory floor, delivering targeted solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods sector:
Food & Industrial Process Pipework
Led by specialist welders like Ryan Sykes Reeves, our team designs, installs, and tests food and industrial process pipework tailored to meet stringent industry standards. We utilise stainless steel and high-grade alloys to deliver robust pipework, tanks, and vessels that guarantee optimal flow and minimal contamination for food processing environments.
Hygiene Fabrications & Conveyor Systems
We manufacture and repair bespoke stainless steel tables, line equipment, production rollers, and hoppers. If your production line goes down, we provide rapid conveyor system maintenance, including roller replacement, stainless steel racking repairs, and bearing housing refurbishments, to optimise your factory layout and speed.
Industrial Gearboxes & Hydraulic Presses
Heavy continuous use takes a toll on the mechanical heart of your factory. We offer complete strip-downs, diagnostic reporting, and refurbishment of seized industrial gearboxes. Our machining team also handles comprehensive repairs for hydraulic presses, including ram polishing, seal replacement, and cylinder honing.
When a single broken bracket or obsolete component halts your entire production line, we do not wait for slow supply chains. Our in-house CAD specialists and machining workshop will reverse-engineer and manufacture exact-tolerance replacement parts in a matter of hours.
The 24/7 Flat Rate Promise
Factory shifts do not stop for weekends, and neither do we. We operate a continuous response service with a highly transparent pricing structure. We charge a flat rate regardless of the time or day meaning a Tuesday afternoon costs the exact same as a Bank Holiday weekend. If you are within 20 miles of our Immingham base, we guarantee a 90-minute response time to act as your dedicated emergency engineers. Contact Hickman Engineering today to keep your production lines moving safely and efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of FMCG machinery do you repair?
We repair and maintain a vast array of factory equipment, including conveyor systems, production rollers, hoppers, hydraulic presses, and industrial gearboxes across food processing and consumer goods facilities.
Can you fabricate hygienic equipment for food production?
Absolutely. We specialise in food hygiene fabrications. Our team manufactures bespoke stainless steel table and line equipment, stainless steel racking, and sanitary components designed specifically for clean-room and food-safe environments.
Do you install food-grade process pipework?
Yes. We design, weld, and install industrial process pipework using stainless steel and other food-grade alloys. Our systems are engineered to provide optimal flow and resist corrosion, ensuring minimal contamination and strict compliance with food safety regulations.
Can you manufacture obsolete parts for our older production lines?
Yes. If your original equipment manufacturer no longer supports a vital machine, our in-house CAD and traditional machining divisions can reverse-engineer the broken component and manufacture a brand-new, exact-tolerance replacement to get your line moving again.
Do you provide preventative maintenance for FMCG factories?
Yes. We design bespoke, cloud-based maintenance schedules to service your production equipment during planned downtime. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of unexpected, costly breakdowns during peak production runs.
Do you charge overtime for emergency night-shift breakdowns?
No. In line with our 24/7 Flat Rate Promise, we do not inflate our prices for after-hours work. You pay the standard rate whether we are called out on a weekday night shift or a bank holiday weekend, ensuring transparent and fair pricing.
