Maintenance Engineer
Cambridgeshire – Monday‑Friday, days only. Expected earnings over £47,000.
Get Off Shifts. Get Your Evenings Back. Enjoy a Better Work‑Life Balance.
The Collective Network is supporting a well‑established food manufacturing organisation with over a century of industry presence and a strong reputation for quality, development, and continuous improvement.
This opportunity is ideal for engineers who are ready to step away from shift patterns and move into a stable days‑based engineering role with long‑term career prospects and a genuinely supportive culture.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Straight days – no nights, no rotating shifts
* A culture focused on developing people & investing in site improvements
* Overtime paid at ×1.5
* Opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team where you can make an impact
The Role
You’ll join a small but skilled engineering team on a busy food manufacturing site, taking ownership of preventative maintenance, reactive engineering support, and equipment improvements across a range of electro‑mechanical assets.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering periodic & condition‑based PPM on production equipment
* Quick and efficient fault‑finding and breakdown response
* Fabricating and machining parts (lathe, milling, welding)
* Supporting CI projects and operational improvements
* Working with the Operations team to maximise equipment performance
* Keeping documentation up to date and using the CMMS system effectively
* Liaising with contractors and supporting site upgrades
* Ongoing training and development to maintain professional competence
* There will be an on‑call requirement which will include a standby charge and increased rate if called out.
What You'll Bring
* Level 3 Engineering qualification (Electro‑Mechanical preferred)
* Strong mechanical & electrical fault‑finding ability
* Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
* Confident with fabrication and machining techniques
* Able to work at height and in confined spaces
* Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics & motion control
* PLC logic understanding (desirable)
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