Proactive Maintenance Engineer (Automation)

Proactive Maintenance Engineer (Automation)
Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough, Whittlesey, Yaxley)
Industry: FMCG / Highly Automated Manufacturing

Quick questions before you apply:

Do you have experience in a highly automated manufacturing or industrial environment?
Are you confident carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)?
Do you hold a Level 2 or higher engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)?
Are you comfortable fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems?

If yes, this could be a strong opportunity.

The Role

A proactive, automation-focused Maintenance Engineer position within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role centres on ensuring reliable operation of automated equipment through planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activity.

You''ll work across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, supporting production efficiency while improving overall equipment reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated systems
Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems
Support root cause analysis and reliability improvements
Assist with continuous improvement and minor project work
Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards

What We''re Looking For:

Multi-skilled - electrical or mechanical bias
Level 2 (or equivalent) engineering qualification minimum
Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or automated environments
Strong fault-finding and PPM experience
Proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach

What''s on Offer:

Health & wellbeing support
Great package with competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary
Opportunities for development and internal promotion
Cycle to work scheme
Share Save scheme
Variety of discounts at well-known retails and gyms
Free car parking on site
Subsidised canteen
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
Strong training and development culture with structured onboarding and support
Long-term stability within a well-invested site

Click ''Apply'' to find out more or contact Oli Edwards for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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