Multi Skilled Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing business in the Cambridge area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,000 to £46,000, along with excellent benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. The successful candidate will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime while working closely with production teams to maintain safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Secure long-term role

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled).
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments.
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated to develop within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Fault-finding and repairs in a time-critical production environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and engineering-led initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Mechanical or Electrical skills

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing

£39,000 - £46,000 + Excellent Benefits | LEN Shift Pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) | Cambridge

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Cambridge area, offering strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

We are working with a well‑established and expanding FMCG manufacturer seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a modern, high‑volume production site in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity to join a business investing heavily in people, equipment, and long‑term growth.

The Role

Operating within a fast‑paced FMCG environment, you'll be responsible for a split of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance, ensuring machinery and production lines operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Fault‑finding and repairs in a time‑critical production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and engineering‑led initiatives
• Working closely with production teams to maintain output, safety, and quality standards

Shift Pattern

• 6am – 2pm
• 2pm – 10pm
• 10pm – 6am

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi‑Skilled)
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments
• Strong fault‑finding skills and a proactive maintenance approach
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated to develop within a growing organisation

What's On Offer

£39,000 - £46,000 salary (dependent on experience)

Very competitive benefits package

LEN rotating shift pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6)

Clear career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding business

Ongoing training, development, and investment in modern equipment

Secure, long‑term role within a thriving FMCG manufacturing environment

Interested?

If you're a Maintenance Engineer in or around Cambridge looking for a varied FMCG role with progression and a structured rotating shift pattern, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or register your interest today