Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown is recruiting a skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide electrical and mechanical support across the site in Cambridgeshire. The role combines hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise performance.

The successful candidate will be multiskilled, with FMCG or food manufacturing experience, hold formal electrical or mechanical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds), and have a proven track record of contributing to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in fast-paced FMCG settings.
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing and CI activities.
• Proven track record of continual improvement contributions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment in FMCG production.
• Carry out both planned maintenance and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Fault find on electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Multiskilled

PPM

Fault finding

Electrical & Mechanical

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (#3593182) Cambridgeshire, England

Salary: GBP55426 - GBP55426 per annum

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of an FMCG manufacturer for a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves providing both electrical and mechanical support across the site, combining hands-on maintenance with continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise performance. The ideal candidate would be multiskilled with FMCG or food manufacturing experience.

Maintenance Engineer
Salary:£55426
Location:Cambridgeshire
Shift Pattern:4 on/4 off, Days and Nights

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in FMCG production
• Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on minimising downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Conduct fault finding on both electrical and mechanical systems

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Electrical Maintenance Engineer)
• Formal qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), supported by relevant training and experience
• Experience in fast paced industries such as food, packaging or wider FMCG.
• Proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement activities

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.