Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-renowned FMCG Manufacturer near Peterborough. The ideal candidate should have experience in maintaining production machinery, possess a Level 3 Engineering Qualification such as NVQ or BTEC, and demonstrate strong continuous improvement skills. This role involves scheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis, and close collaboration with production teams to enhance operational efficiency. The position operates Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining production or packaging machinery in FMCG.
• Level 3 Engineering Qualification (NVQ or BTEC) is required.
• Proven ability to contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled maintenance to maximize production line efficiency.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on production equipment.
• Collaborate with Production Teams to enhance equipment performance.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Experience in FMCG

Fault diagnosis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Level 3 Qualification (NVQ or BTEC)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Salary – £45,000

Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Location – near Peterborough

We are partnering with a well‑renowned and recognised FMCG Manufacturer near Peterborough to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively deliver scheduled maintenance to maximise production line efficiency, reliability and overall performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across a broad range of modern production and packaging equipment
• Collaborate closely with Production Teams, sharing technical expertise and supporting operators to enhance equipment performance and reliability
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on reducing downtime and driving operational efficiency
• Support the installation, commissioning and upgrading of new machinery and production lines
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety and food industry regulations and standards
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and keep records up to date

Requirements

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in a FMCG or manufacturing environment, working with production/packaging machinery
• Engineering Level 3 Qualification, such as NVQ or BTEC
• Experience in a similar role (multi‑skilled maintenance engineer, shift engineer, shift technician, engineering technician, maintenance technician, or electrical maintenance engineer)
• Demonstrated experience of driving or contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills