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Our client is a leading manufacturer of premium desserts, supplying major retailers and foodservice customers across the UK.
They are committed to quality, innovation, and delivering exceptional products to the market.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment on a permanent afternoon shift.
This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production machinery, while also supporting the upkeep of the wider site, including buildings, grounds and workshop facilities.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and smooth production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on factory and production machinery
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Maintain and clean production equipment to ensure optimal performance
Support the maintenance of buildings, grounds and general site infrastructure
Assist with machinery repairs, strip-downs and rebuilds where required
Maintain a clean, safe and organised maintenance workshop
Complete maintenance records accurately
Work collaboratively with the Maintenance Manager and wider team
Undertake training as required and support other maintenance activities across the site
The Ideal Candidate will have:
A relevant engineering qualification
At least 5 years' hands-on maintenance or engineering experience
Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
Experience working on production or factory machinery
Good record-keeping skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A practical, proactive approach and willingness to support all areas of site maintenance
Desirable Skills:
Experience within manufacturing, factory, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance
Basic electrical awareness
Experience working with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, belts, chains, hydraulics and pneumatics
General fabrication or fitting experience
Flexible, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support wider site maintenance
Benefits Include:
£45,000 salary
Monday to Friday afternoon shift (13:00 - 21:00)
Stable, long-term engineering opportunity
Ongoing training and development where required
Opportunity to work across a varied range of mechanical maintenance and site improvement tasks
Supportive team environment with progression opportunities
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cranbrook, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £45000.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-07 11:32:51
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Our client is a specialist and one of the leading FMCG / Manufacturers in the country.
Their dedication to customer satisfaction and product innovation makes them a trusted name in the confectionery industry.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair faults across a wide range of equipment, including conveyors, packaging systems, and automated machinery
Carry out electrical fault-finding using wiring diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools
Work on a mix of new and older plant machinery - Factory 1 being over 30 years old alongside recently installed equipment
Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and safely with minimal downtime
Liaise with Engineering Team Leaders and Coordinators to manage workload and priorities
Keep accurate maintenance records in line with company and regulatory standards
Support a team culture that values continuous improvement and safety
The ideal candidate will have:
Multi-skilled engineer with proven experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred, food desirable)
Strong electrical skill set including:
Fault finding using schematics
Working with inverters, sensors, relays, contactors
Experience with single and three-phase systems
Mechanical knowledge and hands-on ability to support breakdowns and improvements
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (Apprenticeship route preferred)
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage reactive scenarios
Excellent communication and team collaboration
Desirable Skills:
Previous exposure to automated production lines and legacy systems
Working knowledge of packaging equipment
Basic PLC fault finding or awareness (training can be offered)
Benefits include:
28 days holiday per year (inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays)
Additional days off in lieu for working Bank Holidays or Sundays
5 days company sick pay (after 2 years' service)
Auto-enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
Ongoing support and development opportunities
If you feel that you are a great fit for this role, apply below. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Southall, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000.00 - £47000.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-07 09:05:25
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing - £63,000 + 15% Pension
£63,000 | 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | 15% Pension |
Salary: £63,000 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days & Nights
Benefits: , 15% Pension Contribution , Life Assurance , Ongoing Training & Development , Career Progression Opportunities , Employee Benefits Package , Free On-Site Parking , Long-Term Job Security
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading food manufacturing business operating a highly automated production facility in East London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-invested manufacturing site producing household-name products, with continued investment in automation, engineering excellence and operational performance.
Working within a skilled engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime across a fast-paced FMCG environment.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining a variety of high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include: , Carrying out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance , Diagnosing and repairing faults on PLC-controlled production equipment , Working on motors, drives, inverters, sensors, contactors and control systems , Maintaining high-speed production, processing and packaging machinery , Supporting mechanical maintenance activities where required , Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime , Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions , Supporting continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects , Working towards site KPIs including OEE, reliability and performance targets , Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety standards
What We're Looking For , Apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification , Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills , Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and automated machinery , Knowledge of drives, motors, sensors, relays, contactors and industrial controls , Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, pharmaceutical or other high-speed manufacturing environments , A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement , Ability to work effectively within a rotating days and nights shift pattern
Why Apply? , £63,000 salary package , Industry-leading 15% pension contribution , 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern , Highly automated manufacturing environment , Ongoing investment in plant, equipment and technology , Secure, stable and growing manufacturing business , Genuine training, development and progression opportunities , Supportive engineering culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Apply Now
If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a well-invested manufacturing business offering excellent earning potential, outstanding benefits and long-term career progression, please apply ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Waltham Forest, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £62000 - £63000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-07 09:02:30
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | £54,000 | Panama Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) | Great Pension | Training & Development
Location: Berkshire
A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its highly automated production facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to work within a modern manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement activities across a range of production machinery and automated equipment.
The Role
Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs.
Complete PPMs on conveyors, mixers, kilns, hydraulics, pneumatics and automated machinery.
Undertake welding, fabrication and mechanical fitting work.
Support reliability, continuous improvement and plant performance projects.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or Mechanical Technician.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
Manufacturing, FMCG, industrial or heavy engineering background.
Able to work Panama shifts.
Benefits
£54,000 salary
Generous pension
Ongoing training and development
Modern automated manufacturing site
Strong engineering team and career progression opportunities
If you are a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge within a well-established manufacturer, apply today.
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Type: Permanent Location: Thatcham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £54000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-07 08:45:57
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Elec bias
EssexFood Manufacturing | FMCG Days Only (on call one week every six)
Salary: £53,000
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site operating within a continuous-process FMCG environment.
This role is open to electrically biased engineers, offering a stable days-based position with a clear pathway to increased earnings through a structured on-call rota.
The business has a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and long-term investment, supplying some of the UK's most recognisable food brands.
The Role
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll maintain and improve electrical and mechanical systems across production and site services.
You'll play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across production equipment
Electrical work including 3-phase motors, MCCs, inverters, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits
First-line PLC fault-finding and diagnostics (training available)
Maintenance of processing and packaging lines in a continuous-process environment
Logging work accurately via a CMMS system
Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement projects
Participation in a 1-in-6 on-call rota (post-training / site familiarisation)
Ensuring all work meets health & safety and food safety standards
The Ideal Candidate
Recognised electrical apprenticeship
Formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Experience in a maintenance role within FMCG, food, or continuous-process manufacturing
Strong fault-finding skills in your core discipline
Good working knowledge of health & safety in manufacturing
Comfortable using CMMS systems
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience with PLC-controlled machinery
Exposure to Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs
HACCP / food safety awareness
Background in continuous or high-volume manufacturing
What's on Offer
£46,700 basic salary
Earnings rising to £53,000 once on the 1-in-6 on-call rota
Days-only shift pattern
Secure, long-term role within a well-established FMCG business
Strong commitment to training, development, and progression
Supportive engineering team and safety-first culture
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tilbury, England
Salary / Rate: £45000.00 - £53000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-06 17:33:12
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role in 2026 where your expertise makes a real impact? Join a leading FMCG manufacturer in Boston that has recently invested multi-millions into its site and machinery, and become part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do:
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment
Electrical maintenance on PLC, CMMS, inverters, control panels, and electrical supplies
Support and deliver new installations and continuous improvement projects
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical standards
What you'll bring:
Passion to progress and bring fresh ideas to a growing environment
Level 3 Engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship
Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical knowledge
Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments
What's in it for you:
4 on 4 off shift pattern + holidays offering a great work-life balance
Company bonuses
Ongoing investment in site upgrades and machinery
Career development opportunities and structured training
This is your chance to join a reputable and established FMCG company so apply today! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Boston, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £54000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-03 13:49:43
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Maintenance Manager
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of site assets, utilities and maintenance activities.
You will drive engineering performance, develop team capability, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
Lead by example, promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture.
Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and statutory requirements, including PUWER, LOLER and electrical safety regulations.
Lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions.
Engineering & Maintenance
Manage planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Drive improvements in equipment reliability, asset performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Ensure utilities and industrial services are reliable, efficient and compliant with operational requirements.
Support the effective operation of electrical, automation and manufacturing systems.
Leadership & Development
Lead, coach and develop the engineering team.
Identify skills gaps and implement training and development plans.
Build a high-performing team through effective performance management and succession planning.
Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
Control maintenance expenditure and deliver cost-effective solutions.
Support engineering projects and site improvement activities.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, SHE and other departments to achieve site objectives.
About You
You are a proactive engineering leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence.
You enjoy developing people, solving complex problems and delivering results in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role.
Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience managing engineering teams, contractors and third-party suppliers.
Strong knowledge of:
Planned and preventative maintenance
Asset reliability and performance improvement
Maintenance budgeting and cost control
KPI management
Engineering compliance and safe systems of work
Understanding of electrical systems, automation and manufacturing execution systems.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
Knowledge of hygienic engineering and food safety requirements.
Experience with continuous improvement, process optimisation and operational excellence programmes.
Exposure to engineering projects, plant upgrades and CAPEX delivery.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discount
Health and wellbeing programme
Free on-site parking
Performance-related bonus scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Apply Today
If you're an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, lead a skilled team and contribute to a growing manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-02 09:06:54
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights)
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £50,000
Shift: Sunday - Thursday,
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing
Company Overview
Synergi Search & Select are working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer with operations across multiple markets.
We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their night shift engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on high-speed production machinery
Support and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
Implement effective solutions for breakdowns and recurring issues
Ensure all work is carried out in line with company quality, health and safety standards
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role within FMCG, food, or manufacturing
Good knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Competent across mechanical and electrical systems, with experience of automation and PLCs desirable
Excellent awareness of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Salary up to £50,000
Fixed Sunday - Thursday night shift
Opportunity to work within a leading manufacturer with long-term career prospects
Training and development provided
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this advert or contact Anamika Sarkar on 01923 227 543.
Alternatively, you can send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45500 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-29 16:20:52
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Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Nottingham Job Reference: JBTNOR Job Type: Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £36+ per hour outside of IR35 Job Description - Electrical maintenance engineer
My Client is a leading manufacturing site looking for Electrical maintenance engineer with FMCG experience to join on both an ongoing basis.
Duties as a Electrical maintenance engineer: Reacting to breakdowns both electrically and mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.
Work closely with other departments to improve the site.
Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.
In addition, you will be involved in projects within the business to develop an effective engineering install and commissioning.
PLC fault finding Requirements as a Electrical maintenance engineer: A formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent) Strong electrical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.
Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.
Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.
please apply ASAP if you are interested in this eletcrical maintenance engineer position ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Eye, England
Salary / Rate: £36 - £37 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-25 14:41:42
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
Start Date: ASAP - interviews available immediately
The Role
We're looking for an electrically biased Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ideal for someone proactive with ambition, with potential progression into a Team Leader position.
Key Responsibilities
Planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery
Electrical fault finding using PLCs
Reading and working from electrical drawings
Working with inverters, motors, sensors, relays and control panels
Reducing downtime through effective diagnosis
Supporting continuous improvement
Working closely with production and engineering teams
What We're Looking For
Electrically biased
Experience with PLCs
Able to read electrical diagrams
Strong experience with inverters and control panels
Manufacturing background (food not essential)
Ambition to progress
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
What's On Offer
4 on 4 off days and nights
Fast interview process
Offers made quickly
Immediate start available
Clear progression pathway
If you are looking for new challenge and you feel like you would be suitable for this role, please send your CV for consideration. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Boston, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £52000 - £54000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-24 16:51:34
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We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing site in Eye, Suffolk.
The site processes chicken products for major customers including KFC, Nando's and supermarket own-brand ranges.
This is a slaughterhouse and food production environment, so applicants must be comfortable working in this type of setting.
The role has become available because the previous engineer was promoted into a Health & Safety Manager position, showing that the business offers genuine progression and internal development.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across the production site.
You will work on a wide range of machinery including slicers, conveyors, overhead lines, Proseal packing machines, vacuum sealers, Multivac vacuum packers, gas flushers, bagging machines, metal detectors, Digi, Ravenwood and Herma labellers, sprockets, bearings, control circuits and general food production machinery.
You will be working on shift with two other engineers, helping to keep production running efficiently and reducing downtime across the site.
Skills and Experience Required
Mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environmentStrong mechanical fault-finding and repair skillsExperience working on production or manufacturing machineryConfident working with breakdowns, planned maintenance, bearings, sprockets, conveyors and packing machineryComfortable working in a fast-paced production environmentMust be comfortable working in a slaughterhouse environment ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Diss, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £51000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-24 11:39:54
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My client are seeking an efficient Skilled Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for all tasks involved in maintaining and repairing all factory machinery as required or as directed by the shift supervisor.
The Maintenance Engineers have a range of duties that include assessing faulty machinery and diagnosing faults in a timely manner, ensuring minimal downtime.
Engineers are essential to guarantee the smooth running of operaional lines, and other critical equipment across the site, ensuring we can meet the operational timeframes.
To be successful as a Skilled Maintenance Engineer you should be able to carry out all tasks with high attention to detail.
Ultimately, a Skilled Maintenance Engineer should be highly organised, able to keep the electronic work log up to date on a regular basis, order and follow up on machine parts, liaise with external contractors and OEM's as necessary, suggest improvements to working practices to your Engineer supervisor and handover workload and updates on work activity from your shift to the next shift.
About you:
This is an opportunity to be an active team player who is happy to support and be supported in our Engineering department.
You will have an NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent and demonstrable workplace experience alongside proof of multi-skilled qualification/conversion training and demonstrable experience.
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline would be advantageous.
Holding a full, clean driving license is desired.
Previous experience in a similar role or industry is required and will support you in working in our fast-paced environment.
Previous manufacturing/production experience is desired and Bindery, Sheetfed or Web Press experience would be advantageous.
You will have strong diagnostic/rectification skills.
You are used to working with fine tolerances.
Happy to be flexible when required with working hours and shift patterns.
You are reliable with a strong work ethic.
You will be comfortable working alone or as part of a small team.
You are comfortable working under pressure
Have a broad engineering skill base.
What we can offer you:
Competitive Salary
Contributory Pension
Company Sick Pay
264 hours Annual Leave
Life Assurance
Free Onsite Car Parking (Subject to Availability)
Health & Wellbeing Support
Working Hours: 36 contracted hours per week + one 12-hour shift every 4 weeks.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday nights 18:00 - 06:00, and; 1 Saturday night 18:00 - 06:00 every 4 weeks
If you want to join a thriving company with a good team spirit, and you can commit to the hours specified, please get in touch so we can progress your application.
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Type: Contract Location: Beccles, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £27.00 - £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-24 08:22:51
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My client is a well-known food manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site.
This is a hands-on maintenance role, working as part of an experienced engineering team to keep production machinery running efficiently.
This will involve both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical equipment.
The successful candidate will be mechanically biased and have experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or production environment.
Food manufacturing experience would be beneficial, but engineers from other industrial backgrounds will also be considered.
The Role
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
Fault finding and repairing mechanical issues
Working on production and packing machinery
Supporting site reliability and reducing downtime
Working as part of a shift engineering team
Requirements
Mechanical maintenance experience
Industrial or manufacturing background
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
Food industry experience beneficial but not essential
Benefits
£51,000
Holiday
Tool allowance
Training
Progression opportunities available
This is a great opportunity for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure role with strong earning potential, training and long-term progression. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Eye, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £51250 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-19 14:27:25
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Engineering Manager
Location: Northampton area Salary: Up to £80,000 Job Type: Permanent
Synergi are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a confidential FMCG manufacturing business near Northampton.
This role will involve leading the site engineering function, managing a team of engineers, improving maintenance standards, reducing downtime and supporting site projects.
Key responsibilities:
Manage planned and reactive maintenance
Lead and develop the engineering team
Improve machinery reliability and site performance
Manage contractors and engineering budgets
Support CAPEX projects and site improvements
Ensure compliance with health, safety and audit standards
What we're looking for:
Engineering management experience
FMCG, food or fast-paced manufacturing background
Strong mechanical and electrical understanding
Experience managing engineers, contractors and projects
Hands-on, practical leadership style
This is a confidential vacancy, with further details shared after an initial conversation.
Not the right role?
Synergi Recruitment works with engineering talent across the manufacturing industry.
Get in touch with one of our specialist consultants to discuss other opportunities. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Salary / Rate: £70000 - £80000 per annum + Pension, heath care, life insurance,
Posted: 2026-06-16 21:11:59
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Maintenance Engineer Up to £55,000 + Extended Holidays + Pension + Company Discounts 10 or 12 Hour Shifts Available - Days or Lates Diss, Norfolk
If you're a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys the challenges of being trusted as the technical lead on shift, hands-on fault-finding, and working in fast-paced production environments, this Maintenance Engineer role in Diss is worth a look as your next step.
We're recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established FMCG / food manufacturing site in Diss, Norfolk.
This is a stable, long-term Maintenance Engineer opportunity offering days or lates.
The Maintenance Engineer Role
Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on FMCG machinery
PLC fault diagnosis and basic modifications
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
Maintaining food safety, GMP, BRC, and H&S standards
Accurate CMMS logging and documentation
Maintenance Engineer - What We're Looking For
Maintenance Engineer experience within FMCG, food, or abattoirs
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
PLC experience preferred
Maintenance Engineer - What's On Offer
Salary up to £55,000
Choice of Days or Lates shifts available
10 or 12-hour shifts available
Long-term stability in FMCG manufacturing
Ongoing training and development
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Type: Permanent Location: Stowmarket, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-16 09:47:56
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Contract
Job Description:
Working Hours:
36 contracted hours per week plus one 12-hour shift every 4 weeks.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday nights 18:00 - 06:00, and 1 Saturday night 18:00 - 06:00 every 4 weeks.
We are looking for an efficient Skilled Maintenance Engineer/Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for all tasks involved in maintaining and repairing all factory machinery as required or as directed by your shift supervisor.
Our Maintenance Engineers have a range of duties that include assessing faulty machinery and diagnosing faults in a timely manner, ensuring minimal downtime is experienced due to a machine breakdown and completing both reactive and preventative maintenance on a wide range of binding and printing / print finishing equipment.
To be successful as a Skilled Maintenance Engineer/Mechanical Engineer you should be able to carry out all tasks with high attention to detail.
Skilled Maintenance Engineers should be highly organised, be able to keep the electronic work log up to date on a regular basis, order and follow up on machine parts, liaise with external contractors and as necessary, suggest improvements to working practices to your Engineer supervisor and handover workload and updates on work activity from your shift to the next shift.
Ideal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer requirements;
This is an opportunity to be an active team player who is happy to support and be supported in our Engineering department.
You will have an NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent and demonstrable workplace experience alongside proof of multi-skilled qualification / conversion training and demonstrable experience.
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline would be advantageous.
Being apprentice trained is desired but not required.
Previous experience in a similar role or industry is required and will support you in working in our fast-paced environment.
Previous manufacturing / production experience is desired and Bindery, Sheetfed or Web Press experience would be advantageous.
You will have strong diagnostic / rectification skills.
You are used to working with fine tolerances.
Happy to be flexible when required with working hours and shift patterns.
You are reliable with a strong work ethic.
You will be comfortable working alone or as part of a small team.
You are comfortable working under pressure
Have a broad engineering skill base.
What we can offer you:
Competitive Salary
Contributory Pension
Company Sick Pay
264 hours Annual Leave
Life Assurance
Free Onsite Car Parking (Subject to Availability)
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Type: Contract Location: Beccles, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing
Salary / Rate: £25 - £27 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-16 07:51:35
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HSE Manager
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
Synergi are recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager to join a leading manufacturing business at their Northampton production site.
This role will suit an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental professional with a strong manufacturing, production or FMCG background.
You will be responsible for driving EHS standards across site, supporting production teams, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with UK legislation and ISO standards.
Key responsibilities
Manage site EHS activity across production
Carry out risk assessments, audits and safety inspections
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance
Deliver EHS training and promote a positive safety culture
Manage EHS reporting and improvement plans
Requirements
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
Experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG
Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
Experience with audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
Good communication and influencing skills
Benefits
Benefits include bonus, private medical options, life assurance, enhanced pension, generous holiday, 24/7 GP access, high street discounts and monthly product allowance.
Apply today to be considered for this HSE Manager role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus, Medical, Life Assurance,
Posted: 2026-06-16 07:47:45
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - £63,000 - 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Salary: £63,000 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Benefits: 15% Pension | Life Assurance | Training & Development | On-site Parking | Full Benefits Package
Our client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers, producing some of the nation's most recognised products.
Due to continued investment, they are now looking to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team.
The Role
This is a hands-on position where the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining high-speed automated production lines, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
- Fault find on electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
- Minimise downtime through quick and effective breakdown response
- Maintain high-speed machinery and plant equipment
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement fixes
- Work towards site KPIs including OEE and efficiency
- Ensure health & safety compliance at all times
About You
- Apprentice trained / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- Experience with PLCs, drives, and sensors
- Mechanical maintenance experience (bearings, conveyors, gearboxes)
- Background in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing
- Experience working shifts as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a stable, well-invested business offering strong earning potential and long-term progression.
The successful Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will work in a modern, automated environment with ongoing development opportunities.
If you're a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next role, apply now or get in touch.
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham Forest, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £62000 - £63000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-16 07:40:11
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Recruitment Consultant - FMCG Engineering & Technical
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: up to £40K + Uncapped Commission
Synergi is a specialist engineering and manufacturing recruitment business, partnering with some of the UK's leading FMCG and food manufacturing companies.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team and focus on engineering and technical recruitment within the FMCG sector.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established market, working with existing clients while developing new business opportunities across the UK.
The Role
Managing a 360 recruitment desk within the FMCG engineering and technical market
Developing relationships with manufacturing and food production businesses
Sourcing and placing engineering and technical professionals
Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement
Growing existing accounts and winning new business opportunities
Building a strong network of candidates and clients within your specialist area
What We're Looking For
Previous recruitment experience, ideally within engineering, manufacturing or FMCG
Strong business development and client management skills
Motivated by success and financial reward
Able to work independently and manage your own workload
Professional, driven and relationship-focused
What's on Offer
Competitive basic salary
Uncapped commission structure
Remote working flexibility
Established client base and market presence
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and experienced team environment
Whether you're already recruiting within FMCG or have experience within engineering recruitment and want to specialise further, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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Type: Permanent Location: Watford, England
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 per annum + Comms, Bonus, Car, Pension, Health Care
Posted: 2026-06-16 07:18:29
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Delivery Consultant - Engineering Recruitment
WatfordCompetitive salary + commission
Want to build a career in recruitment without jumping straight into a full 360 sales role?
We're looking for a Delivery Consultant to join Synergi Search & Select in Watford.
You'll be speaking with engineers across the UK, understanding what they want from their next move and matching them with roles across manufacturing, food, FMCG, automation and industrial businesses.
This is a people-focused role.
You'll build relationships, create an excellent candidate experience and work closely with our internal delivery team to help fill live vacancies.
What you'll be doing
Speaking with engineering and technical candidatesSourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn and our databaseBuilding long-term relationships with engineersKeeping candidates updated throughout the processWriting clear candidate summaries for the teamWorking with our consultants and delivery team on live rolesSpotting leads and market information through candidate conversations
What we're looking for
You might already have recruitment experience, or you may come from sales, customer service, resourcing or account management.
What matters most is that you're confident speaking to people, organised, curious and motivated to do well.
What's on offer
Competitive salaryCommissionTraining from experienced recruitersEstablished clients and candidates to work withModern Watford officesFree parkingGood recruitment tools and technologyClear progression
At Synergi, we recruit engineers for businesses across the manufacturing, food, FMCG, automation and industrial sectors.
We care about honest conversations, strong relationships and doing recruitment properly.
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Type: Permanent Location: Watford, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £35000 per annum + Comms, Bonus, Pension, Health Care,
Posted: 2026-06-16 07:03:46
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer Thatcham £54,000 12-hour Panama shifts 15% pension contributionThe Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading UK manufacturer within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
This role offers long-term stability, strong investment in engineering, and the opportunity to work within a well-established, high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking job security, strong earning potential, and clear career progression.The Role As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment within an industrial environment.
The role combines both planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal site performance. You will work across a wide range of plant machinery and play a key role in driving reliability and continuous improvement across the site.Key Responsibilities of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Carry out planned (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance - Fault-find on motors, sensors, control panels, wiring, and drives - Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics - Maintain and improve equipment reliability across site - Work on conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems - Support installations and continuous improvement projectsRequirements of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer - NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - Experience within manufacturing or heavy industrial environments - Strong electrical fault-finding ability - Knowledge of motors, sensors, control panels, and industrial wiring - Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment - Able to work Panama shift pattern (days & nights)Desirable Skills - PLC knowledge (Siemens preferred) - Experience with AC/DC drives - Exposure to automation and control systemsWhat's On Offer - Salary £54,000 - 27 days holiday + bank holidays - 15% pension contribution - Life assurance - Premium overtime rates - Employee Assistance Programme - Ongoing internal and external trainingApply Now If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a strong employer and excellent benefits, apply now or get in touch to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Thatcham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £54000.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-15 16:41:43
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Rugby Salary: £56,408+ 5% bonus Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 42 hours per week Start: ASAP
The Role: We are seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers to ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability across a large-scale food & beverage production site.
You will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, site utilities, and driving continuous improvement to support performance, safety, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs.
Perform planned and preventative maintenance across production and utilities.
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
Support shutdowns, inspections, and capital engineering projects.
Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S, PDCA) to drive reliability and efficiency.
Work collaboratively within engineering and production teams, coaching and supporting colleagues.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Strong multi-skilled background with an electrical bias.
Experience in FMCG / manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of PUWER, Electricity at Work, COSHH, and related regulations.
Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Benefits:
Monthly product allowance (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options).
Private medical options.
Life assurance & enhanced pension contribution.
5% company bonus scheme.
24/7 GP services.
Generous holiday allowance (inc.
bank holidays).
High street discounts.
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Type: Permanent Location: Rugby, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £56000 - £56500 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-13 09:40:04
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Desford Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) Salary: £60,000 Pension: Up to 15% total (10% employer, 5% employee)
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large engineering team at a state‑of‑the‑art, highly automated manufacturing facility.
This is a brand‑new, high‑volume production site—set to become one of the fastest in Europe—offering excellent training, modern equipment, and long-term progression.
This position has become available due to an engineer leaving, creating an excellent opportunity for a strong electrically‑biased engineer to join a well-supported and forward‑thinking team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair across a variety of automated manufacturing equipment.
Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns and other large-scale industrial machinery.
Support continuous improvement, reliability, and efficiency across the site.
Work within a large engineering team (approx.
20 engineers), ensuring safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
Complete handover processes daily (5:30-6:00).
Participate in holiday cover to reduce banked hours (296 hours reducing to 206 after handover deductions).
Undertake planned and reactive maintenance in a dusty, fast‑paced FMCG/industrial environment.
Overtime & Hours Structure
You will have 206 banked hours annually (equivalent to 18 days of overtime per year).
These hours can only be reduced through holiday cover.
Weekend holiday cover = time and a half deduction.
Any overtime not related to holiday cover = paid at time and a half.
Essential Requirements
Electrically qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC or equivalent).
Strong electrical bias with excellent fault‑finding skills.
Experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments.
Experience with industrial electrical panels.
Exposure to automation, complex machinery, and fast‑paced engineering settings.
Desired Skills
Siemens experience (including Siemens S7)—desirable but not essential.
Ability to work within highly automated environments.
Experience in large production or manufacturing facilities.
Benefits
Up to 15% total pension (company contributes 10% when you contribute 5%).
Strong training and development opportunities.
Chance to work at a brand‑new, cutting-edge automated site with major production output.
Progression opportunities within a large engineering function.
Working Environment
Dusty industrial environment.
Highly automated systems and robotics.
Fastest producing site in Europe (target).
Large, supportive engineering team (approx.
20 engineers).
Interview Process
Stage 1: Informal technical discussion with Carl, reviewing your CV and experience.
Stage 2: On‑site technical assessment with an engineer.
Bring overalls & safety shoes.
Walk‑through of site.
Basic practical test (panel work, fault finding).
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Type: Permanent Location: Desford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £57000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-13 09:33:26
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
EssexFood Manufacturing | FMCG Days Only (on call one week every six)
Salary: £53,000
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site operating within a continuous-process FMCG environment.
This role is open to either electrically or mechanically biased engineers, offering a stable days-based position with a clear pathway to increased earnings through a structured on-call rota.
The business has a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and long-term investment, supplying some of the UK's most recognisable food brands.
The Role
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll maintain and improve electrical and mechanical systems across production and site services.
Depending on your core discipline, you'll focus on your bias while continuing to build broader multi-skilled capability.
You'll play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across production equipment
Electrical work including 3-phase motors, MCCs, inverters, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits
Mechanical maintenance on gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics
First-line PLC fault-finding and diagnostics (training available)
Maintenance of processing and packaging lines in a continuous-process environment
Logging work accurately via a CMMS system
Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement projects
Participation in a 1-in-6 on-call rota (post-training / site familiarisation)
Ensuring all work meets health & safety and food safety standards
The Ideal Candidate
Recognised electrical or mechanical engineering apprenticeship
Formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Experience in a maintenance role within FMCG, food, or continuous-process manufacturing
Strong fault-finding skills in your core discipline
Willingness to work as a multi-skilled engineer
Good working knowledge of health & safety in manufacturing
Comfortable using CMMS systems
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience with PLC-controlled machinery
Exposure to Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs
HACCP / food safety awareness
Background in continuous or high-volume manufacturing
What's on Offer
£46,700 basic salary
Earnings rising to £53,000 once on the 1-in-6 on-call rota
Days-only shift pattern
Secure, long-term role within a well-established FMCG business
Strong commitment to training, development, and progression
Supportive engineering team and safety-first culture
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tilbury, England
Salary / Rate: £45000.00 - £53000 per annum
Posted: 2026-06-12 14:36:11
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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance EngineerJob Reference: JBTMECHRate - up to £36 per hour (Ltd or PAYE)Shift - Days 8 or 12 hoursJob Type: ongoing contrctJob Description - Mechanical Maintenance EngineerMy Client is a manufacturing site looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with industrial experience.Undertaking day to day reactive maintenance to the site based in KidderminsterDuties as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:Reacting to breakdowns mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.Work closely with other departments to improve the site.Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.Requirements as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:A formal qualification in an mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)Strong mechanical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenanceGood technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.please apply ASAP if you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Kidderminster, England
Salary / Rate: £35 - £37 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-12 10:13:00
