Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Harlow, England. This role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery and supporting engineering teams to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship, experience with pneumatics, and a solid understanding of fast-paced manufacturing environments. Benefits include opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with 3-phase motors, control systems, and PLC interfaces is desirable.
• Strong experience with bearings, pumps, valves, and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production machinery.
• Rapidly respond to unplanned equipment breakdowns.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve uptime.

Skills

Experience with pneumatics

Understanding of fast-paced manufacturing

Knowledge of quality control standards

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 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