Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Days)£50,000Monday to Friday, 8am5pm12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential to Become Permanent)Location: HuntingdonLooking for a Monday to Friday engineering role without the constant breakdown firefighting?We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to help improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of site systems including refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, and utilities.This is not a typical maintenance role. Rather than spending your days reacting to breakdowns, you'll focus on identifying issues, improving performance, and delivering engineering solutions alongside site engineers and specialist contractors.The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a major site improvement programme, with potential to become permanent for the right individual.The Role Maintenance EngineerAs a Maintenance Engineer, you'll work closely with the Engineering and Sustainability teams to improve how key utilities and production systems operate across the site.You'll spend approximately 50% of your time on the factory floor and 50% in the office, investigating underperforming equipment, supporting improvement projects, and helping deliver practical engineering solutions.Key responsibilities include:Supporting utilities and plant improvement projects across the siteWorking with systems including refrigeration, compressed air, vacuum systems, pumps, HVAC, and process equipmentInvestigating underperforming equipment and identifying opportunities for improvementReviewing plant performance, operating parameters, and system efficiencySupporting the implementation of engineering improvements and optimisation projectsWorking alongside maintenance engineers, facilities teams, and specialist contractorsMaintaining technical records, schematics, and asset informationHelping improve the reliability, efficiency, and performance of key site utilitiesWhat We're Looking ForWe're keen to speak with Maintenance Engineers who enjoy solving problems, improving equipment performance, and getting involved in projects.You could currently be working as a:Maintenance EngineerSite Services EngineerUtilities EngineerFacilities EngineerMulti-Skilled EngineerEngineering Team LeaderTo be successful, you'll ideally have:A strong engineering background within manufacturing, FMCG, food, or industrial environmentsExperience working with utilities or plant systems such as refrigeration, compressors, HVAC, pumps, steam, motors, or similar equipmentThe ability to identify faults, diagnose root causes, and engineer practical solutionsExperience reading technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentationA proactive mindset and desire to improve how equipment and systems performStrong communication skills and the ability to work with both internal teams and external contractorsWhy Apply?Monday to Friday days role£50,000 FTE salaryRare opportunity to move beyond reactive maintenanceWork on a major site improvement and optimisation programmeExposure to refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, and utilities systemsBlend of hands-on engineering and project workHigh level of autonomy and responsibilityWork alongside experienced engineering and sustainability professionalsGenuine opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right individualThis Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who enjoys understanding how equipment should perform, identifying where improvements can be made, and helping deliver engineering solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and overall site performance.If you're looking for a Monday to Friday Maintenance Engineer opportunity where you can make a real impact and develop your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ