Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network Limited; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer in Lincolnshire to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, with responsibility for planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery.

You will diagnose faults, implement solutions to minimise downtime, and support production to ensure optimal performance. The role requires an NVQ Level 3/HNC/City & Guilds and 18th Edition certification.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• 18th Edition Electrical Certification (essential).
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
• PLC fault-finding experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions to minimise downtime.
• Support production by ensuring machinery operates at optimal performance.
• Document maintenance activity for compliance and audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost plant efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3/HNC/City & Guilds

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
54,000 - 55,000
Boston

Overview

We are working in partnership with a well‑established and forward‑thinking manufacturing business in the Lincolnshire area, currently looking to recruit an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their high‑performing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation that invests heavily in its people, processes, and technology. The business operates in a fast‑paced environment where safety, quality and reliability are at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Supporting production by ensuring machinery operates at optimal performance.
• Documenting maintenance activity in line with compliance and audit requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship and/or recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, City & Guilds, etc.).
• Proven experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• 18th Edition Electrical Certification (essential).
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
• PLC fault‑finding experience would be an advantage.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package with a bonus scheme.
• A clear focus on employee well‑being and growth.
• A structured training and development programme.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and other company benefits.

If you’re an experienced engineer looking to make a move into a supportive and innovative environment, we’d be delighted to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch to discuss the role in confidence.