Maintenance Engineer Colchester | Full-Time | £29,000 - £38,000 per year We are recruiting a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to support a busy food production and packing site. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping machinery, equipment, and facilities running safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position would suit someone with mechanical or electrical maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving, variety, and working as part of a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packhouse machinery Diagnose faults quickly and complete effective repairs to reduce downtime Undertake general site and building maintenance (plumbing/electrical skills desirable) Ensure all work complies with health & safety and food safety standards Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report recurring issues Work closely with operations teams to improve efficiency and reliability Support site upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projectsSkills & Experience: Previous experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance Background in food production, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar environments preferred Strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices Practical, hands-on approach with good fault-finding skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Flexible and dependable, particularly during seasonal peak periodsWhat's on Offer: Competitive salary: £29,000 - £38,000, depending on experience Company pension scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Employee referral scheme Supportive, team-focused working environmentIf you're looking for a stable, hands-on role with training, progression, and a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for the Maintenance Engineer role with your CV or contact Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential conversation. Tier1