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Maintenance Engineer

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for: Prime Appointments
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance, Food Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 31000 - 39000 GBP Yearly GBP 31000.00 39000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Engineer - FMCG Packaging
Colchester
4-on, 4-off day shifts + overtime
Up to £39,000 depending on experience + company benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food packaging business near Colchester. This is a hands-on role in a high-volume FMCG environment, maintaining and optimising machinery to ensure production targets and product quality are consistently met.

You will work on equipment such as:

Multi-head weighers
Bagging machines
Graders
Conveyors
Pneumatics and sensors

Your main responsibilities will include:

Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across production machinery
Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
Supporting small engineering projects and site improvements
Occasionally assisting with facilities maintenance
Ensuring all machinery meets uptime, safety, and hygiene standards

Full training on specific machinery will be provided, but previous FMCG or production maintenance experience is essential.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with:

Proven maintenance experience in FMCG, food production, or high-volume manufacturing
Strong mechanical skills and confidence using hand tools
Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Electrical, welding, or fabrication skills (desirable but not essential)
Commutable to Colchester and able to work 4-on, 4-off shifts

Important:
Applications must clearly outline previous FMCG or production maintenance experience. Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered.

This is a genuine long-term role with career growth, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Apply now to join a company with over 30 years of industry success.

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