Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection
Great Ellingham, NR17 1TF, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£55,000 – £57,200 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £57,200 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Pension Life insurance Gym access Overtime opportunities Ongoing training and development Long-term job security

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Great Ellingham

Salary: Up to £57000

Shift: 4 on 4 off (Nights)

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in Norfolk. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, continuous improvement projects, and state-of-the-art production lines, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and long-term progression.

You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of automated and semi-automated production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency in a demanding FMCG environment.

Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, supporting production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Sector - FMCG Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

· Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or FMCG environment.

· Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast paced industrial factory.

· Ability to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

· Strong hands-on electrical fault-finding experience on production machinery.

· Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).

· Experience working within a manufacturing environment with automated machinery.

· Knowledge of PLC fault finding (advantageous).

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer.

· Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.

· Previous experience within FMCG, food, beverage or packaging environments.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

· Working for a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business.

· Competitive salary up to £52,000.

· Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.

· Overtime opportunities.

· Ongoing training and development opportunities.

· Long-term job security within a stable and growing organisation.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contactGavin Klinger at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

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