Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing

£43,000 – £47,000 + Excellent Benefits | Double Days (6–2 / 2–10) | Peterborough

Are you a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business in the Peterborough area, offering strong pay, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

We are working with a well-established and expanding manufacturer seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a modern, high-volume FMCG production site in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role within a business investing heavily in people, equipment, and future growth.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you’ll be responsible for a balanced split of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance, ensuring production lines and machinery run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
Mechanical fault-finding, repairs, and improvements, with supporting electrical work where required
Responding to breakdowns in a time-critical production environment
Supporting continuous improvement, reliability, and engineering improvement projects
Working closely with production teams to maintain output, safety, and quality standards

This role operates on a Double Days shift pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm), providing structure and consistency without night shifts.

What We’re Looking For

Mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environments
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with basic to intermediate electrical competence
Proactive, reliable, and motivated to progress within a growing organisation

What’s On Offer

£43,000 – £47,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Very competitive benefits package
Double Days (6–2 / 2–10) shift pattern
Clear career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
Ongoing training, development, and investment in modern equipment
Secure, long-term role within a thriving FMCG manufacturing environment

Interested?

If you’re a mechanically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in or around Peterborough looking for a well-paid FMCG role with progression and a stable shift pattern, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now or register your interest today.