Maintenance Engineer

Extension Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in Chelmsford. The engineer will execute maintenance tasks, including repairs on mechanical and electrical systems, and utilize SAP for maintenance tracking. The ideal candidate should have practical engineering knowledge, PLC programming skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities. We invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge in maintenance engineering is essential.
• PLC programming experience is required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Carry out breakdown repairs on production equipment.
• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities.
• Provide functional support to attain engineering standards across the site.

Skills

Maintenance engineering knowledge

PLC programming

Ability to read engineering drawings

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a world-leading FMCG manufacturing company with multiple sites across the UK. This is a permanent role based in Chelmsford.

Pay information

Base pay range is provided by Extension Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Company

This is a business who are passionate about their people and invest heavily in the training and development of their staff at every level.

About the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer position

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for executing both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring all site assets are maintained to a high standard and meet site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out breakdown repair across a range of production equipment including mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on improving reliability and maximise production output.


• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities (training provided).


• Provide functional support and expertise to attain engineering standards across the site.

About You

• The ideal candidate will be practical and knowledgeable in maintenance engineering, with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings.


• Must possess PLC programming experience and proven training record (S5, S7 and AB).


• You will be target-driven, willing to learn, and possess strong interpersonal skills.


• Teamwork, inquisitiveness, analytical thinking, adaptability, and flexibility are essential traits for this role.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.