Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Colne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is hiring a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a Cambridgeshire site, commutable from March, Wisbech, Chatteris, Ely, Peterborough and Whittlesey. Salary £45,000 - £50,000 plus overtime.

Shift pattern is 6-2 / 2-10. You will carry out PPM and reactive repairs on production machinery, fault-find mechanical and electrical faults, and support site continuous improvement while maintaining health and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, apprenticeship, or equivalent).
• Fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG experience preferred.
• Willingness to work 6-2 / 2-10 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across production machinery.
• Work on a 6-2/2-10 shift pattern, with generous overtime available.
• Fault find and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on site.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Multi-skilled

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (6-2/2-10 Shifts)

Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from March, Wisbech, Chatteris, Ely, Peterborough and Whittlesey)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 6-2 / 2-10

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a range of production machinery
• Work on a 6-2/2-10 shift pattern, with generous overtime available
• Fault find and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on site
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and food safety standards

What We're Looking For

• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, apprenticeship, or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled background, with solid mechanical and electrical experience
• Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
• Willingness to work the 6-2/2-10 shift pattern

What's On Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a growing business
• Commutable from March, Wisbech, Chatteris, Ely, Peterborough and Whittlesey

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