Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a maintenance engineer to conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship, familiarity with pneumatics, and experience in food safety within fast-paced manufacturing environments. The role offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification.
• Strong experience with food safety awareness and fast-paced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery.
• Rapid response to unplanned equipment breakdowns.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Experience with pneumatics

Knowledge of PLC interfaces

Education

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

Tools

3-phase motors

Control systems

Job description

Overview

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

Job Role & Key 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
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and support ongoing planned maintenance efforts

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

• 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