Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryColchester, EssexpermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
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Colchester | 4-on, 4-off day shifts | £15 per hour + overtime
Hands-on Maintenance Engineer Role in a Busy Production Environment
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG business near Colchester. You will maintain, repair, and improve production machinery to ensure targets and quality standards are consistently met. Full training on packaging machinery is provided.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across production machinery
Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
Support small engineering projects and site improvements
Occasionally assist with facilities maintenance
Ensure all machinery meets uptime, safety, and hygiene standards
About You
Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Comfortable using hand tools and troubleshooting machinery
Experience with reactive breakdown maintenance and PPM
Electrical, welding, or fabrication skills desirable but not essential
Commutable to Colchester and able to work 4-on, 4-off day shifts
Candidates from automotive, plant, agricultural, or general industrial backgrounds are welcome.
Why Join
Long-term role with career growth opportunities
Supportive, hands-on team environment
Overtime opportunities
Work on a variety of production machinery in a busy FMCG site
Apply now to join a company with over 30 years of industry success.
#Tier1
Colchester | 4-on, 4-off day shifts | £15 per hour + overtime
Hands-on Maintenance Engineer Role in a Busy Production Environment
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG business near Colchester. You will maintain, repair, and improve production machinery to ensure targets and quality standards are consistently met. Full training on packaging machinery is provided.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across production machinery
Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
Support small engineering projects and site improvements
Occasionally assist with facilities maintenance
Ensure all machinery meets uptime, safety, and hygiene standards
About You
Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Comfortable using hand tools and troubleshooting machinery
Experience with reactive breakdown maintenance and PPM
Electrical, welding, or fabrication skills desirable but not essential
Commutable to Colchester and able to work 4-on, 4-off day shifts
Candidates from automotive, plant, agricultural, or general industrial backgrounds are welcome.
Why Join
Long-term role with career growth opportunities
Supportive, hands-on team environment
Overtime opportunities
Work on a variety of production machinery in a busy FMCG site
Apply now to join a company with over 30 years of industry success.
#Tier1