Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryCambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 15 July 2026
Apply NowAre you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within an FMCG or packaging environment? We are partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Cambridgeshire to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting a fast-paced production facility, carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance, while contributing to ongoing site improvements. This role would suit either a strong mechanical bias, or a strong electrical bias engineer.
Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £45,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to optimise production line efficiency, reliability, and overall performance
Diagnose faults and perform repairs across a wide range of modern production and packaging equipment
Work collaboratively with Production teams, sharing technical knowledge and supporting operators to improve equipment performance
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency
Assist with the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of machinery and production lines
Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, and food industry regulations
Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure documentation is up to dateRequirements:
Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment, working with production or packaging machinery
A formal electrical engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, Engineering Apprenticeship, or Food and Drink Apprenticeship Standard)
Experience in a similar role such as Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Demonstrated involvement in continuous improvement activities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbalIf this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply or contact for further information
Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £45,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to optimise production line efficiency, reliability, and overall performance
Diagnose faults and perform repairs across a wide range of modern production and packaging equipment
Work collaboratively with Production teams, sharing technical knowledge and supporting operators to improve equipment performance
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency
Assist with the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of machinery and production lines
Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, and food industry regulations
Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure documentation is up to dateRequirements:
Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or manufacturing environment, working with production or packaging machinery
A formal electrical engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, Engineering Apprenticeship, or Food and Drink Apprenticeship Standard)
Experience in a similar role such as Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Shift Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Demonstrated involvement in continuous improvement activities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbalIf this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply or contact for further information