Maintenance Engineer - £42ph - FMCG

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for a brand-new, fully automated factory near Enfield, North London. This long-term contract role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge machinery and contribute to ongoing site expansion.

The position requires an engineering qualification and proven maintenance experience in manufacturing environments, with a strong mechanical or electrical background and a team‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification – City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing / process / production environment.
• Good knowledge of maintaining production or process machinery.
• Strong background in either mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Hands‑on approach and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery.
• Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set).
• Minimise downtime and support on breakdowns.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - North London
Rate: up to £42per hour Umbrella + Overtime
Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights
Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production
Contract: Long-Term 12 months+

We're working with a world-class manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for quality, high standards, and investment in people. They are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a brand-new, fully automated factory near Enfield.

This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding site.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery
• Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set)
• Minimise downtime and support on breakdowns
• Assist with continuous improvement projects

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Engineering qualification - City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing / process/ production environment
• Good knowledge of maintaining production or process machinery
• Strong background in either mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Hands‑on approach and ability to work as part of a team

Why Apply?

• Excellent hourly rate: £42-£45ph umbrella
• Opportunity to work on a fully automated site with significant ongoing investment
• A company known for its supportive culture, teamwork, and training
• Very long-term contract that could lead to a permanent role if desired

Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Enfield, Epping, Romford, Brentwood, Hoddesdon, Brimsdown, Edmonton, Walthamstow, Stevenage, Borehamwood, Elstree, Barnet, Southgate, Tottenham, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and other parts of London, Hertfordshire and Essex

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.