Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG
Location: Harlow, Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £54,000 PA, Overtime + Benefits
Hours of work: Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 which is arranged on a rotating pattern
Join a global FMCG manufacturer as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. You'll support production lines through planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and reduce downtime
The successful candidate will use your knowledge to maintain and improve the performance of the machines used in day-to-day manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics across production equipment.
Complete day-to-day maintenance tasks and ensure adherence to service level agreements
Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with multi-skilled engineers.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects around equipment reliability, safety, and performance
Keep accurate maintenance logs, assist with spare parts inventory, and support audit readiness.
Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
Knowledge & Experience:
Strong hands-on experience with production machinery
Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and industrial control systems
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure - a true team player
FMCG or food industry experience is a strong advantage, but not essential
Qualifications / Requirements
Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics
Electrical qualifications/experience - 18th edition required
Familiarity with PLC fault finding experience (Siemens/Allen Bradley)
Familiar with Excel/SAP (training provided)
Why Join:
Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future
Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact
Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement
Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities
HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all