Maintenance Engineer | Industrial / Mechanical Engineering | Colchester | Up to £39,000
4-on, 4-off day shifts + overtime
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG business near Colchester. This is a practical role in a busy production 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 packaging machinery will be provided, but previous industrial or factory maintenance experience is essential.
About You
We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with:
Strong mechanical knowledge and experience working in a production or industrial environment
Confidence using hand tools and carrying out mechanical fault-finding
Experience with reactive breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenance
Electrical, welding, or fabrication skills (desirable but not essential)
Commutable to Colchester and able to work 4-on, 4-off shifts
Candidates from automotive, plant, agricultural, or general industrial backgrounds with strong mechanical aptitude are welcome to apply.
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