Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG manufacturer seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance and support production lines. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and fault-finding skills, particularly with PLCs, and a background in health & safety. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £54,000 and opportunities for career development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development opportunities

Valued workplace safety

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with production machinery.
• Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and industrial control systems.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and diagnostics across production equipment.
• Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with multi-skilled engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault-finding skills on PLCs

Mechanical maintenance experience

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Team player

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical qualifications (18th edition)

Tools

PLC fault finding (Siemens/Allen Bradley)

Excel/SAP

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

• Location: Harlow, Essex
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to 54,000 PA, Overtime + Benefits
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 which is arranged on a rotating pattern

Join a global FMCG manufacturer as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. You'll support production lines through planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and reduce downtime

The successful candidate will use your knowledge to maintain and improve the performance of the machines used in day-to-day manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics across production equipment.
• Complete day-to-day maintenance tasks and ensure adherence to service level agreements
• Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with multi-skilled engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects around equipment reliability, safety, and performance
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, assist with spare parts inventory, and support audit readiness.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with production machinery
• Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and industrial control systems
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
• Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure - a true team player
• FMCG or food industry experience is a strong advantage, but not essential

Qualifications / Requirements

• Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics
• Electrical qualifications/experience - 18th edition required
• Familiarity with PLC fault finding experience (Siemens/Allen Bradley)
• Familiar with Excel/SAP (training provided)

Why Join:

• Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact
• Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities

HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.