Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a stable role in Cambridge, focused on days only. This position involves preventative maintenance and reactive engineering support in a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a Level 3 Engineering qualification and strong fault‑finding skills. Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for training and development. Competitive earnings over £47,000, with clear responsibilities that promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime paid at ×1.5

Supportive work culture

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification in Electro‑Mechanical or relevant field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills required.
• Experience with fabrication and machining techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic and condition‑based preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond efficiently to fault‑finding and breakdown situations.
• Support continuous improvement projects and operational enhancements.

Skills

Strong mechanical & electrical fault‑finding ability

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings

Confidence with fabrication and machining techniques

Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics & motion control

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification (Electro‑Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Cambridgeshire – Monday‑Friday, days only. Expected earnings over £47,000.

Get Off Shifts. Get Your Evenings Back. Enjoy a Better Work‑Life Balance.

The Collective Network is supporting a well‑established food manufacturing organisation with over a century of industry presence and a strong reputation for quality, development, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers who are ready to step away from shift patterns and move into a stable days‑based engineering role with long‑term career prospects and a genuinely supportive culture.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Straight days – no nights, no rotating shifts
• A culture focused on developing people & investing in site improvements
• Overtime paid at ×1.5
• Opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team where you can make an impact

The Role

You’ll join a small but skilled engineering team on a busy food manufacturing site, taking ownership of preventative maintenance, reactive engineering support, and equipment improvements across a range of electro‑mechanical assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering periodic & condition‑based PPM on production equipment
• Quick and efficient fault‑finding and breakdown response
• Fabricating and machining parts (lathe, milling, welding)
• Supporting CI projects and operational improvements
• Working with the Operations team to maximise equipment performance
• Keeping documentation up to date and using the CMMS system effectively
• Liaising with contractors and supporting site upgrades
• Ongoing training and development to maintain professional competence
• There will be an on‑call requirement which will include a standby charge and increased rate if called out.

What You'll Bring

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (Electro‑Mechanical preferred)
• Strong mechanical & electrical fault‑finding ability
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Confident with fabrication and machining techniques
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics & motion control
• PLC logic understanding (desirable)