Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the City of London is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to diagnose and resolve automation and mechanical issues. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias, ideally with FMCG industry experience. Responsibilities include delivering continuous improvements and maintaining safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including pensions and well-being programs.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Must have apprenticeship training with electrical bias.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to train and coach junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects.
• Implement consistent engineering strategies.

Skills

Apprenticeship-trained with electrical bias

Experience in FMCG industry

Strong communication skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Education

HND/HNC qualification

C&G 2346-03 qualification

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,290 per annum - DOE
Hours: 42 hours per week 4 on / 4 off alternating days and nights
Shifts: One week of days followed by one week of nights

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and mechanical issues during breakdowns.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects on site.
• Implement engineering strategies consistently and efficiently.
• Complete improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Support site performance by focusing on KPIs such as OEE and CCOs.
• Maintain high standards of safe working practices.
• Provide training and coaching to operators and junior engineers.

Requirements

• Must be apprenticeship-trained (time‑served) with an electrical bias, supported by suitable experience.
• Experience working within the FMCG industry, ideally food manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train and coach junior engineers.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Alternatively, C&G 2346‑03 Electro‑technical Experienced Worker qualification.
• HND/HNC qualification and relevant electrical certifications.

Benefits

• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10% (inclusive of Life Assurance).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to in‑house counsellors, legal, and financial support.
• My Healthy Advantage smartphone app with personalised well‑being content.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Salary Finance Scheme.
• Discounts at over 500 retailers and outlets.

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