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Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 31,000 - 39,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer - FMCG - Colchester - Up to £39,000 + Overtime - Day Shifts
Are you a Maintenance Engineer with experience in FMCG, food production, or busy manufacturing environments? I'm currently working with a well-established and growing company near Colchester, who are looking to strengthen their engineering team due to continued demand and investment in automation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that's been operating successfully for over 30 years, producing high-volume, high-quality food products for major retailers across the UK. The site operates on a 24/7 schedule, using a range of automated machinery where reliability and uptime are absolutely critical.
About the Role:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for keeping production machinery running efficiently. You'll be working on systems such as multi-head weighers, bagging machines, conveyors, pneumatic controls, and sensors. The work will involve a balance of reactive maintenance and planned preventive maintenance (PPM), supporting ongoing production targets while ensuring a high standard of safety and reliability.
You'll join a close-knit engineering team where collaboration, flexibility, and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day. Full training will be provided on specific machinery and systems, making this a great role for someone looking to grow within a technically advanced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across production equipment
Carrying out routine maintenance and inspections in line with PPM schedules
Supporting site-wide engineering improvements and small projects
Working a rotating 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (days)
Ensuring equipment is maintained to meet strict food hygiene standards
About You:
Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a production, packaging, or FMCG setting
Strong mechanical skills with confident use of hand tools
Electrical skills are desirable, along with any welding/fabrication experience
Able to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Based within commuting distance of Colchester
This role offers genuine long-term potential within a stable and supportive company. If you're a hands-on Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in your work and enjoys keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Apply now or get in touch with Mark at Prime Appointments to learn more!
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