We're looking for a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, modern food production site in the East of England area.
This is a shift-based role (4 on / 4 off, rotating days and nights) working in a high-volume manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You'll be keeping fast-moving production and packaging lines running smoothly, fixing faults quickly, and helping to reduce downtime across site.
You'll be working with a range of equipment including conveyors, flow wrapping machines, heat sealers, labelling and coding systems. The focus is on keeping machines running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is not just a breakdown role - you'll also be involved in planned maintenance, problem solving, and helping improve machine performance across the site.
What you'll be doing:
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Responding to breakdowns and getting production back up and running quickly
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Carrying out planned maintenance on production and packaging equipment
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Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems
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Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
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Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
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Making sure all equipment is safe, clean, and working correctly
What we're looking for:
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Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
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Comfortable working on both electrical and mechanical faults
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Experience with conveyors, packaging lines, or similar machinery
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Able to work under pressure and stay calm when things go wrong
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Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
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Food manufacturing, FMCG or packaging background preferred
The offer:
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Competitive salary circa £55k
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4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
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Modern, automated production environment
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Long-term progression and development opportunities
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Stable, growing business with investment in engineering
If you're a solid engineer who enjoys fast-paced work and wants to be part of a modern, growing site, this is a strong next step.
Email: [email protected] - Call: 07780 258766
