Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Nottingham is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their new engineering team. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and assisting in machinery upgrades. The ideal candidate has experience in the manufacturing sector and strong problem-solving skills. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 is offered along with benefits including private medical insurance, learning development allowances, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

£250 annual Learning & Development allowance

28 days holiday + your birthday off

Holiday buyback scheme

Subsidised employee sports and social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in multiskilled engineering roles within food, FMCG, or general manufacturing.
• Comfortable with mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Strong fault-finding abilities in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Welding and fabrication

Communication

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical wiring

VFDs

Sensors

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Nottingham Monday to Friday Up To £50,000

About the Role

We're recruiting for a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Nottingham that's building out a new engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on, multiskilled maintenance engineer to make a real impact in a fast‑paced environment where innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement are key. This newly created role offers the chance to shape the engineering function, get involved in machinery upgrades and modifications, and contribute to automation projects. If you enjoy problem‑solving and working in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the production line.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across conveyors, chillers, mixers, packaging machinery, weighers, and more.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records.
• Help develop and improve engineering processes, focusing on reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Contribute to health & safety, food hygiene, and audit‑readiness standards.
• Mentor junior engineers or apprentices where needed.
• Collaborate closely with production, QA, and operations teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a multiskilled engineering role within food, FMCG, or general manufacturing.
• Comfortable with both mechanical and electrical tasks (approx. 60/40 or 50/50 split).
• Experience with PLC systems, sensors, VFDs, and electrical wiring.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities in a high‑pressure environment.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work autonomously.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours with flexibility and TOIL/overtime options
• Private medical insurance including full cancer cover and rapid access
• £250 annual Learning & Development allowance
• £100 annual Wellbeing allowance
• 28 days holiday + your birthday off
• Opportunity to work abroad up to 2 weeks per year (role‑dependent)
• Holiday buyback scheme
• Monthly recognition scheme
• Subsidised employee sports and social clubs
• Quarterly team social events

Interested?

To find out more or apply, contact Jake on (phone number removed)