Maintenance Engineer
Colchester | £44,000 | 4 on / 4 off Days (No Nights)
About the Role
We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, high-volume manufacturing environment in Colchester.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on keeping production running efficiently, responding to breakdowns, and driving improvements across automated machinery and production systems.
You'll be working in a modern manufacturing site with a wide variety of equipment including conveyors, packaging systems, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled machinery.
What You'll Be Doing
Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault diagnosis across electrical and mechanical systems
Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
Supporting continuous improvement (CI) and reliability projects
Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment
Working closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
What We're Looking For
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical or mechanical bias welcome)
Strong fault-finding and breakdown experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with automated production machinery (conveyors, motors, sensors, PLCs etc.)
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / equivalent) desirable but not essential
Backgrounds from FMCG, packaging, plastics, bottling, automotive, or similar industries are highly transferable
What's on Offer
£18.00 per hour basic (£44,000 approx.)
4 on / 4 off days only (07:00 - 18:00)
No nights required
Overtime paid at £23.94 per hour
Christmas bonus based on hours worked
Paid breaks (30 mins) + flexibility on breaks
Opportunity to work on modern, varied production equipment
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for:
A stable shift pattern (days only)
A busy, technically varied environment
Strong earning potential with overtime
A role where your fault-finding skills make a real impact every day
If you're a Maintenance Engineer looking for your next move in a high-volume manufacturing environment, apply today!
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