Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with quality procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a solid engineering background, including an apprenticeship and experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with opportunities for career development in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development with a global manufacturer

Collaborative and safety-driven environment

Exposure to cutting-edge engineering practices

Qualifications

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) required.
• Strong experience with maintenance of production machinery and control systems essential.
• Familiarity with safety standards and production automation desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to ensure uptime.

Skills

3-phase motors

control systems

PLC interfaces

pneumatics

food safety awareness

manufacturing environments

Education

engineering apprenticeship

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.

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

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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

Desirable Skills:

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

Benefits Include:

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  Competitive salary
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  Career development with a global manufacturer
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  Work in a collaborative and safety-driven environment
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  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!