Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryHuntingdon, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 30 March 2026
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Location: Huntingdon Job type: Permanent | 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £40,000
The role
We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Huntingdon. This is a business that takes real pride in its craft, invests in its people, and offers genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
The shift maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the factory running at its best - minimising production downtime and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. As a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will be hands-on with fault finding and repair across a range of machinery as well as supporting the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives under pressure, and wants to develop their skills in a well-established manufacturing environment.
Main responsibilities
* Fault finding and repair of machines.
* Support the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site
* Work as part of a close-knit shift team to minimise production downtime
* Identify and escalate maintenance issues as appropriate
* Maintain accurate records of all work carried out
Skills/experience
* An electrical or mechanical qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
* Practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
* Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics
* Welding and/or fabrication skills (desirable)
* A methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving
* Ability to work shifts and adapt to a rotating pattern
* A team player who communicates clearly and takes ownership of their work
Salary & working hours
* Salary: Up to £40,000, dependent on qualifications and experience
* Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:
* Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 14:30
* Monday to Thursday: 13:30 - 23:30
* Sunday night start (once or twice per month): 22:30 - 06:30
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contributory pension plan
* Free life assurance
* Company sick pay scheme
* Long service rewards
* Free eye examinations
* Free onsite parking
* Company uniform provided
* Genuine career development and progression opportunities
If the position of Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer role, please don't hesitate to contact our office
Location: Huntingdon Job type: Permanent | 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £40,000
The role
We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Huntingdon. This is a business that takes real pride in its craft, invests in its people, and offers genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
The shift maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the factory running at its best - minimising production downtime and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. As a Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will be hands-on with fault finding and repair across a range of machinery as well as supporting the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives under pressure, and wants to develop their skills in a well-established manufacturing environment.
Main responsibilities
* Fault finding and repair of machines.
* Support the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the site
* Work as part of a close-knit shift team to minimise production downtime
* Identify and escalate maintenance issues as appropriate
* Maintain accurate records of all work carried out
Skills/experience
* An electrical or mechanical qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
* Practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
* Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics
* Welding and/or fabrication skills (desirable)
* A methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving
* Ability to work shifts and adapt to a rotating pattern
* A team player who communicates clearly and takes ownership of their work
Salary & working hours
* Salary: Up to £40,000, dependent on qualifications and experience
* Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:
* Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 14:30
* Monday to Thursday: 13:30 - 23:30
* Sunday night start (once or twice per month): 22:30 - 06:30
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contributory pension plan
* Free life assurance
* Company sick pay scheme
* Long service rewards
* Free eye examinations
* Free onsite parking
* Company uniform provided
* Genuine career development and progression opportunities
If the position of Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer role, please don't hesitate to contact our office