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Maintenance Engineer

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Chelmsford · Posted 26 Oct 2026 · 5 applicants

£42,000 - £52,000 per annum, inc benefits
Permanent
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The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, production, or process environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring plant and equipment operate efficiently through a combination of preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown support, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across manufacturing machinery and site equipment.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
  • Minimise downtime and ensure production targets are achieved.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability and performance.
  • Complete maintenance documentation and update maintenance management systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
  • Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and project work when required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, or similar.
  • Background within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, processing, packaging, or production environments.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
  • Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Knowledge of conveyors, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and automated equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, Apprenticeship or equivalent).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

  • PLC fault-finding experience.
  • CMMS experience.
  • Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing knowledge.
  • Food, packaging, pharmaceutical, automotive, or heavy manufacturing experience.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Career progression within a growing business.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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