Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

gap technical is proud to be representing a leading FMCG/food manufacturing business in its search for Maintenance Engineers to join a modern production facility near North London.

Salary: £55,000 - £58,000. The role is a multi-skilled maintenance position with a electrical bias, offering a 4 on 4 off pattern (6-6 days/nights). You will respond to breakdowns, perform PPM, train operators, and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias as core requirement for maintenance roles.
• Experience as a multi-skilled engineer in manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and implement corrective actions.
• Prioritise maintenance activities within your designated production area.
• Diagnose faults efficiently using technical documentation and machine history.
• Work with production teams to maximise equipment uptime.
• Train operators in basic maintenance tasks and assist with complex repairs.
• Maintain machinery in line with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical bias

Multi-skilled engineer

Communication

Planning & organisation

Food/FMCG experience

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: North London

Salary: £55,000 - £58,000

Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off 6 - 6 (4 days / 4 nights)

gap technical is proud to be representing a leading FMCG/food manufacturing business in its search for Maintenance Engineers to join a modern production facility near North London.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise disruption to production.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and implement corrective actions for recurring faults.
• Prioritise maintenance activities within your designated production area.
• Diagnose faults efficiently using technical documentation and machine history.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Support and train operators in basic maintenance tasks and assist with more complex repairs when required.
• Maintain machinery in line with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving reliability.

Candidate Requirements

• Multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias.
• Previous experience within food, FMCG, or packaging manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

gap technical is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026