Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. This position offers a competitive salary of £43,000 - £47,000 alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a structured double days shift pattern. Responsibilities include performing planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment, ensuring efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical fault-finding skills, a proactive attitude, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing training are provided.

Benefits

Very competitive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments.
• Basic to intermediate electrical competence.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects.
• Ensure production lines run safely and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing

£43,000 - £47,000 + Excellent Benefits | Double Days (6-2 / 2-10) | Peterborough

Are you a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Peterborough area, offering strong pay, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

We are working with a well-established and expanding manufacturer seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a modern, high-volume FMCG production site in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role within a business investing heavily in people, equipment, and future growth.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you'll be responsible for a balanced split of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance, ensuring production lines and machinery run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Mechanical fault-finding, repairs, and improvements, with supporting electrical work where required
• Responding to breakdowns in a time-critical production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and engineering improvement projects
• Working closely with production teams to maintain output, safety, and quality standards

This role operates on a Double Days shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm), providing structure and consistency without night shifts.

What We're Looking For

• Mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with basic to intermediate electrical competence
• Proactive, reliable, and motivated to progress within a growing organisation

What's On Offer

• £43,000 - £47,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Very competitive benefits package
• Double Days (6-2 / 2-10) shift pattern
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Ongoing training, development, and investment in modern equipment
• Secure, long-term role within a thriving FMCG manufacturing environment

Interested?

If you're a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in or around Peterborough looking for a well-paid FMCG role with progression and a stable shift pattern, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or register your interest today