Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support their operation in Harlow. In this role, you will conduct both planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed machinery. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and a solid understanding of food manufacturing processes. You'll work in a collaborative environment, ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development with a global manufacturer

Collaborative and safety-driven environment

Exposure to cutting-edge engineering practices

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality control and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Familiarity with 3-phase motors

Strong experience with pneumatics

Food safety awareness

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Formal 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 that 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!