Day Engineer

The Collective Network; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive manufacturing firm in Peterborough is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for day shifts, focused on proactive maintenance within a modern facility. This position requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, preferably from a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG background. The role involves handling equipment upgrades, automations, and aiming for continuous improvement. You'll join a supportive team within a growing business with significant automation projects planned.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

Secure, growing business

Collaborative team

Qualifications

• Background in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skillset.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Supporting with equipment upgrades and installations.
• Maximising line performance and reducing downtime.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer
Day Shift | Monday - Friday
Cambridgeshire
Up to £45,000 DOE

Here's a great opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business. They've got significant automation projects lined up over the next 18 months and strong long-term contracts already secured, the business is in a very healthy position and only getting stronger as a group.

There's a genuine investment in both their people and their processes.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be a key part of a dedicated team focused on proactive maintenance to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. With modern lines and regular new installations, there's plenty of variety and technical challenge on offer. You'll be working on a wide range of equipment including conveyors, packaging equipment, labelling systems and more. This will have the opportunity to get involved in installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement work as well.

Why It\'s Worth Considering

• A well-invested site with a modern facility opened in recent years
• Major automation and engineering improvement projects on the horizon
• A secure, growing business with clear investment in engineering and people
• Opportunities for development within a supportive and collaborative team

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned maintenance and reliability improvements across the site
• Supporting with equipment upgrades, automation projects, and line installations
• Working closely with production teams to help maximise line performance and reduce downtime
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within engineering and across departments

What You\'ll Need

• A background in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical skillset (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required)
• A positive and proactive attitude with good communication and problem-solving skills

This opportunity won\'t be around for long. If you\'re an experienced engineer looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer with big plans and solid backing, apply now or drop me a message to find out more