Reliability & CI Engineer - Hands-on FMCG Improvement

Zest; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is seeking a Multi-skilled Reliability Engineer for an on-site role in Cambridgeshire. The position covers maintenance and improvement work on FMCG equipment, with a focus on reliability and project involvement.

You will be hands-on on the shop floor and participate in product launches and SKU changes. The role requires a multi-skilled mechanical/electrical background, a relevant engineering qualification, and recent experience in food/FMCG/pharma manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineering background required (mechanical and electrical).
• Recent experience in food, FMCG or pharma manufacturing is needed.
• Proactive, team-first approach with clear communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement on existing machines.
• Spot quick wins and implement them without waiting for large projects.
• Represent engineering on projects for new equipment, product launches and SKU changes.
• Be on the shop floor for trials, launches and customer visits.
• Link engineering with production, technical and project teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Zest is seeking a Multi-skilled Reliability Engineer for an on-site role in Cambridgeshire. The position covers maintenance and improvement work on FMCG equipment, with a focus on reliability and project involvement.

You will be hands-on on the shop floor and participate in product launches and SKU changes. The role requires a multi-skilled mechanical/electrical background, a relevant engineering qualification, and recent experience in food/FMCG/pharma manufacturing.