Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company in Harlow is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to conduct both planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in pneumatics and food safety. This role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment focused on safety and cutting-edge engineering practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative environment

Exposure to cutting-edge practices

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification required.
• Strong experience in pneumatics, bearings, pumps, and valves essential.
• Familiarity with control systems and PLC interfaces is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery.
• Respond rapidly to unplanned equipment breakdowns.
• Collaborate with teams to improve uptime and efficiency.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Experience with pneumatics

Understanding of food safety

Education

Formal engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Our client is a leading global FMCG company and is expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

This is a chance to join a company who will help you develop and grow as a Maintenance Engineer. You will be working alongside other Maintenance Engineers with a cast amount of experience.

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery
• Rapid response to unplanned equipment breakdowns
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve uptime and efficiency
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and support ongoing planned maintenance efforts

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)
• Familiarity with 3-phase motors, control systems, and PLC interfaces (desirable)
• Strong experience with pneumatics, bearings, pumps, valves and food safety awareness
• A solid understanding of fast-paced manufacturing environments

Desirable Skills:

• Food manufacturing experience
• Understanding of modern production and automation systems
• Knowledge of quality control and health & safety standards

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Career development with a global manufacturer
• Work in a collaborative and safety-driven environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering practices in FMCG

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below