Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network Limited; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing investment in plant

Strong benefits package

Modern automated environment

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and improve automated production equipment, including robotics, conveyors and PLC-controlled machinery, in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

The role offers up to £56,000, 4 on 4 off days and nights, overtime and a strong benefits package as the site continues to invest in people and plant. A recognised engineering qualification and PLC fault-finding experience are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Background in manufacturing (food, FMCG or general manufacturing).
• Strong multi-skilled capability (electrical & mechanical).
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving automated production equipment.
• Works with robotics and automated systems, high-speed conveyors and packaging lines.
• Fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery (electrical & mechanical).
• Carry out preventative maintenance and reliability improvements.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Electrical & mechanical fault finding

PLC fault-finding experience

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Robotics control systems

PLC programming basics

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Up to £56,000 + Overtime & Benefits

4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Cambridgeshire

Ready to step into a site that's investing properly in engineering?

This is an opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking manufacturing facility that's pushing ahead with automation and industry 4.0 technology. The site is well-invested, highly automated, and continuing to grow - making it an exciting time to join.

You won't just be maintaining equipment; you'll be part of a business building its future around engineering excellence, reliability and continuous improvement.

What's On Offer

• Up to £56,000 salary
• 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights
• Modern, automated environment
• Ongoing investment in plant and people
• Strong benefits package

The Role

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated production equipment, including:

• Robotics and automated systems
• High-speed conveyors and packaging lines
• PLC-controlled machinery
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Preventative maintenance and reliability improvements

This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment where problem solving and initiative are genuinely valued.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised engineering qualification
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Background in food, FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong multi-skilled capability (electrical & mechanical)
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset

If you're looking for a role where engineering standards are high and progression is realistic, let's have a conversation.