Maintenance Engineer Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Colchester Up to 39,000 4-on, 4-off day shifts + overtime About the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established FMCG business near Colchester. This is a practical role in a busy production environment, maintaining and optimising machinery to ensure production targets and product quality are consistently met.You will work on equipment such as:Multi-head weighersBagging machinesGradersConveyorsPneumatics and sensors Your main responsibilities will include:Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across production machineryCarrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedulesSupporting small engineering projects and site improvementsOccasionally assisting with facilities maintenanceEnsuring all machinery meets uptime, safety, and hygiene standards Full training on specific packaging machinery will be provided, but previous industrial or factory maintenance experience is essential. About YouWe are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with:Strong mechanical knowledge and experience working in a production or industrial environmentConfidence using hand tools and carrying out mechanical fault-findingExperience with reactive breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenanceElectrical, welding, or fabrication skills (desirable but not essential)Commutable to Colchester and able to work 4-on, 4-off shifts Candidates from automotive, plant, agricultural, or general industrial backgr