Proactive Maintenance Engineer (Automation)
Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough, Whittlesey, Yaxley). Industry: FMCG / Highly Automated Manufacturing.
Quick questions before you apply:
* Do you have experience in a highly automated manufacturing or industrial environment?
* Are you confident carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)?
* Do you hold a Level 2 or higher engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)?
* Are you comfortable fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems?
The Role
A proactive, automation-focused Maintenance Engineer position within a fast‑paced FMCG environment. The role centres on ensuring reliable operation of automated equipment through planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activity.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated systems
* Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems
* Support root cause analysis and reliability improvementsAssist with continuous improvement and minor project work
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards
What we're looking for
* Multi-skilled – electrical or mechanical bias
* Level 2 (or equivalent) engineering qualification minimum
* Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated environments
* Strong fault‑finding and PPM experience
* Proactive, reliable, and team‑focused approach
What's on offer
* Health & wellbeing support
* Great package with competitive holiday allowance
* Life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary
* Opportunities for development and internal promotion
* Cycle to work scheme
* Share Save scheme
* Variety of discounts at well‑known retails and gyms
* Free car parking on site
* Subsidised canteen
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
* Strong training and development culture with structured onboarding and support
* Long‑term stability within a well‑invested site
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