Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £54,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 532 |
Summary
Job Summary:
• Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Location: Chelmsford
• £50,000 - £54,000 including shift allowance
• 3 shift rotation
We are seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a world leading FMCG manufacturing company with multiple sites across the UK.
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will bring your practical and knowledgeable experience in maintenance engineering to this permanent position based in Chelmsford.
About the Company
This is a business who are passionate about their people and invest heavily in the training and development of their staff at every level.
About the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Position
The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for executing both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring all site assets are maintained to a high standard and meet site requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Carrying out breakdown repair across a range of production equipment including mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on improving reliability and maximising production output.
• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities (training provided).
• Provide functional support and expertise to attain engineering standards across the site.
About You – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• The ideal candidate will be practical and knowledgeable in maintenance engineering, with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must possess PLC programming experience and proven training record (S5, S7 and AB)
• You will be target-driven, willing to learn, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork, inquisitiveness, analytical thinking, adaptability, and flexibility are essential traits for this role.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.
• Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Location: Chelmsford
• £50,000 - £54,000 including shift allowance
• 3 shift rotation
We are seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a world leading FMCG manufacturing company with multiple sites across the UK.
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will bring your practical and knowledgeable experience in maintenance engineering to this permanent position based in Chelmsford.
About the Company
This is a business who are passionate about their people and invest heavily in the training and development of their staff at every level.
About the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Position
The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for executing both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring all site assets are maintained to a high standard and meet site requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Carrying out breakdown repair across a range of production equipment including mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on improving reliability and maximising production output.
• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities (training provided).
• Provide functional support and expertise to attain engineering standards across the site.
About You – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• The ideal candidate will be practical and knowledgeable in maintenance engineering, with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must possess PLC programming experience and proven training record (S5, S7 and AB)
• You will be target-driven, willing to learn, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork, inquisitiveness, analytical thinking, adaptability, and flexibility are essential traits for this role.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.