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Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Bush Hill Park
3 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer - North London (Enfield)
Salary: £58,000 - £60,000 + Overtime
Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights (Continental Shift Pattern)
Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production

We're working with a world-class manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for quality, investment, and employee development. They're now looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their growing and friendly engineering team at their fully automated production site. Benefit from ongoing training and development, and be part of a supportive team culture where engineers genuinely enjoy working.

What you'll be doing:

Carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery.

Fault finding and repair on mechanical or electrical systems (depending on your skill set).

Working to minimise downtime and ensure smooth production.

Supporting with breakdowns and root cause analysis.

Contributing to continuous improvement projects on site.

What we're looking for:

A Maintenance Engineer with a recognised qualification - City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Strong background in manufacturing / production environments.

Experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.

Proven ability to work on automated systems and production machinery.

A proactive, hands-on approach with a team-player attitude.

Why join?

£58,000 - £60,000 basic salary + plenty of overtime available.

Opportunity to work on for a successful, friendly company that have invested heavily in equipment.

A company that invests heavily in training, technology, and people.

Friendly culture with strong teamwork and excellent management support.

Clear pathways for career development - perfect for a motivated Maintenance Engineer.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Enfield, Epping, Romford, Brentwood, Hoddesdon, Brimsdown, Edmonton, Walthamstow, Stevenage, Borehamwood, Elstree, Barnet, Southgate, Tottenham, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and other parts of London, Hertfordshire and Essex

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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