Synergi Recruitment

Maintenance Manager We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of site assets, utilities and maintenance activities. You will drive engineering performance, develop team capability, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality and business performance. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Compliance Lead by example, promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture. Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and statutory requirements, including PUWER, LOLER and electrical safety regulations. Lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions. Engineering & Maintenance Manage planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities. Drive improvements in equipment reliability, asset performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Ensure utilities and industrial services are reliable, efficient and compliant with operational requirements. Support the effective operation of electrical, automation and manufacturing systems. Leadership & Development Lead, coach and develop the engineering team. Identify skills gaps and implement training and development plans. Build a high-performing team through effective performance management and succession planning. Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations. Control maintenance expenditure and deliver cost-effective solutions. Support engineering projects and site improvement activities. Collaborate with Production, Quality, SHE and other departments to achieve site objectives. About You You are a proactive engineering leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence. You enjoy developing people, solving complex problems and delivering results in a manufacturing environment. Essential Experience & Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role. Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process Engineering or a related discipline. Experience managing engineering teams, contractors and third-party suppliers. Strong knowledge of: Planned and preventative maintenance Asset reliability and performance improvement Maintenance budgeting and cost control KPI management Engineering compliance and safe systems of work Understanding of electrical systems, automation and manufacturing execution systems. Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment. Knowledge of hygienic engineering and food safety requirements. Experience with continuous improvement, process optimisation and operational excellence programmes. Exposure to engineering projects, plant upgrades and CAPEX delivery. What's on Offer Competitive salary Company pension scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work scheme Employee discount Health and wellbeing programme Free on-site parking Performance-related bonus scheme Ongoing training and career development opportunities Apply Today If you're an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, lead a skilled team and contribute to a growing manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Delivery Consultant - Engineering Recruitment Watford Competitive salary + uncapped commission Want a career in recruitment without being thrown onto a cold-calling desk on day one? At Synergi Recruitment, our Delivery Consultants do the part of recruitment most people actually enjoy: talking to engineers. You'll spend your day speaking with skilled technical people across the UK - maintenance engineers, automation specialists, project engineers - finding out what they want from their next move and putting them in front of businesses in food, FMCG, automation and heavy industry. No pressure to build a sales desk from scratch. We already have the clients. You bring the conversations. What the job actually looks like Speaking with engineering and technical candidates every day Sourcing through job boards, LinkedIn and our own database Building relationships engineers come back to - not one-off transactions Keeping people properly updated (the thing most agencies get wrong) Writing sharp candidate summaries the consultants can act on Working alongside our consultants on live, funded vacancies Picking up leads and market intel from the conversations you're already having Who does well here You might already recruit. You might come from sales, customer service, resourcing or account management. Engineering knowledge isn't essential - we'll teach you that. What we can't teach: being genuinely comfortable on the phone, staying organised when you're juggling twenty candidates, being curious enough to ask the second question, and actually wanting to be good at this. What you get Competitive salary plus commission that rewards delivery Training from recruiters who've done the job properly, not a script Warm desk - established clients, live roles, a real database Modern Watford offices with free parking Tech and tools that don't fight you A clear route to 360 when you're ready - or a specialist delivery career if that's your thing Why Synergi We supply engineers to manufacturers across food, FMCG, automation and industrial. We've built the business on honest conversations and long relationships - with clients and candidates. No overpromising, no ghosting, no CV-spraying. If you want to learn the trade, earn well and build something that lasts, let's talk.

Recruitment Consultant - FMCG Engineering & Technical Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: up to 40K + Uncapped Commission Synergi is a specialist engineering and manufacturing recruitment business, partnering with some of the UK's leading FMCG and food manufacturing companies. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team and focus on engineering and technical recruitment within the FMCG sector. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established market, working with existing clients while developing new business opportunities across the UK. The Role Managing a 360 recruitment desk within the FMCG engineering and technical market Developing relationships with manufacturing and food production businesses Sourcing and placing engineering and technical professionals Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement Growing existing accounts and winning new business opportunities Building a strong network of candidates and clients within your specialist area What We're Looking For Previous recruitment experience, ideally within engineering, manufacturing or FMCG Strong business development and client management skills Motivated by success and financial reward Able to work independently and manage your own workload Professional, driven and relationship-focused What's on Offer Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission structure Remote working flexibility Established client base and market presence Career progression opportunities Supportive and experienced team environment Whether you're already recruiting within FMCG or have experience within engineering recruitment and want to specialise further, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. Synergi Search & Select Ltd Specialists in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across the UK.

Our client is a specialist and one of the leading FMCG / Manufacturers in the country. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and product innovation makes them a trusted name in the confectionery industry. Job Role & Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair faults across a wide range of equipment, including conveyors, packaging systems, and automated machinery Carry out electrical fault-finding using wiring diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools Work on a mix of new and older plant machinery - Factory 1 being over 30 years old alongside recently installed equipment Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and safely with minimal downtime Liaise with Engineering Team Leaders and Coordinators to manage workload and priorities Keep accurate maintenance records in line with company and regulatory standards Support a team culture that values continuous improvement and safety The ideal candidate will have: Multi-skilled engineer with proven experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred, food desirable) Strong electrical skill set including: Fault finding using schematics Working with inverters, sensors, relays, contactors Experience with single and three-phase systems Mechanical knowledge and hands-on ability to support breakdowns and improvements NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (Apprenticeship route preferred) Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage reactive scenarios Excellent communication and team collaboration Desirable Skills: Previous exposure to automated production lines and legacy systems Working knowledge of packaging equipment Basic PLC fault finding or awareness (training can be offered) Benefits include: 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays) Additional days off in lieu for working Bank Holidays or Sundays 5 days company sick pay (after 2 years' service) Auto-enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme Ongoing support and development opportunities If you feel that you are a great fit for this role, apply below.

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer Location: East London Salary: 63,000 Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer at their East London site. This is a fast-paced, automated bakery environment producing high-volume bread products for the UK market. This is a hands-on role working as part of a shift engineering team, focused on keeping production running through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. The role Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across site Responding to breakdowns and fault finding on electrical and mechanical equipment Working on high-speed automated production lines Supporting continuous improvement and reliability across the site Working closely with production to minimise downtime What we are looking for Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship Experience within FMCG, food or manufacturing Confident working on automated machinery and fast-paced production lines Proactive and reliable with a team-focused approach The package 63K salary 4 on 4 off shift pattern rotating days and nights Pension and benefits package Training and development opportunities If you are interested in this role or want more information, please apply or get in touch.

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Kent Salary: Up to 47,000 Shift Pattern: Three shift rotation The Opportunity We are recruiting an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join an established onsite engineering team within a fast paced industrial environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all maintenance activities across production and site infrastructure. This is a hands on role where strong electrical faultfinding skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics Using test equipment including multimeters confidently Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with site Health & Safety procedures Complete PPMs on time and feedback improvements to the maintenance system Work closely with engineers on opposite shifts to ensure clear handovers Support continuous improvement initiatives Communicate clearly with production and engineering teams Report incidents, nearmisses, and safety concerns in line with procedures Shift Pattern (Rotating) Week 1 & 2: Monday-Friday: 06:00-14:00 Plus either Saturday or Sunday: 06:00-14:00 (flexible) Week 3 & 4: Monday-Friday: 14:00-22:00 Week 5 & 6: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday: 22:00-06:00 Skills & Experience Required Electrical bias essential C&G / NVQ Level 3 minimum (overseas qualifications accepted with NARIC) Strong electrical fault?finding capability Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics Confident using electrical test equipment Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment Good verbal and written English Desirable Apprenticeship trained Mechanical maintenance / fabrication experience Electrical Installation & Maintenance background Electronic fault finding to component level Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or steam systems 18th Edition Please apply below if you're interested.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Slough 51,000 + Pension + Life Assurance + EAP + Training & Development Shift Pattern - Panama (Days & Nights, 12-hour shifts) We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume, automated production site in Slough. This is a permanent role offering long-term stability on a structured Panama shift pattern. You'll be part of a hands-on engineering team responsible for keeping production running efficiently through both reactive and planned maintenance. The Role Fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems PLC fault finding at I/O level Working on motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes and conveyors Carrying out planned preventative maintenance Attending breakdowns and restoring equipment quickly Supporting reliability and continuous improvement activity Maintaining high safety and engineering standards About You NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Apprenticeship trained (electrical bias preferred) Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or automated environment Strong multi-skilled fault-finding capability Able to read and interpret electrical drawings Comfortable working 12-hour days and nights What's on Offer 51,000 salary Panama shift pattern (built-in rest periods across the year) Company pension Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and development Stable, well-invested site If you're a solid multi-skilled engineer looking for a secure role with a strong shift pattern and a busy automated site, apply now to find out more.

Multi-Skilled Engineer Location: Rugby Salary: 49,408+ 5% bonus Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 42 hours per week Start: ASAP The Role: We are seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers to ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability across a large-scale food & beverage production site. You will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance, site utilities, and driving continuous improvement to support performance, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out effective repairs. Perform planned and preventative maintenance across production and utilities. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. Support shutdowns, inspections, and capital engineering projects. Apply Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S, PDCA) to drive reliability and efficiency. Work collaboratively within engineering and production teams, coaching and supporting colleagues. Requirements: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. Strong multi-skilled background with an electrical bias. Experience in FMCG / manufacturing environments. Knowledge of PUWER, Electricity at Work, COSHH, and related regulations. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills. Benefits: Monthly product allowance (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options). Private medical options. Life assurance & enhanced pension contribution. 5% company bonus scheme. 24/7 GP services. Generous holiday allowance (inc. bank holidays). High street discounts.

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Biased) Up to 62,000 Northamptonshire Full-Time Permanent 4 on 4 off Days & Nights We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Biased Engineer to join a modern, high-speed beverage manufacturing site in Northamptonshire. This role would suit a strong mechanical engineer with solid electrical fault-finding ability who enjoys working on automated production lines and fast-moving equipment. It's a clean, well-invested site with strong engineering standards and long-term stability. The Role Carry out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production and packaging lines Provide reactive breakdown support on shift Diagnose mechanical faults on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and rotating equipment Support electrical fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems Replace bearings, belts, chains and seals Align motors and drive systems Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis Complete maintenance records using CMMS Follow strict health & safety and LOTO procedures About You NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Strong mechanical fault-finding experience Confident supporting electrical diagnostics Experience within FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing Comfortable working 12-hour rotating days and nights Practical, hands-on and proactive approach What's on Offer Up to 62,000 depending on skills and experience Bonus scheme Enhanced pension Life assurance Long-term career progression within a structured engineering environment

Job Title - Engineering Manager Location: Dartford Salary - Up to 70,000 + up to 15% Bonus Benefits - 33 days holiday, private healthcare, pension up to 12% matched Industry - FMCG/Heavy Industrial Are you an Engineering Manager with FMCG / Industrial / Manufacturing experience looking for your next challenge? Synergi are recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join a household company name within their industry. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills with free reign on improving an the companies flag ship site. Roles & Responsibilities as an Engineering Manager: To plan, manage and fully develop the engineering operation in line with business requirements. Have full responsibility of the a team of Engineers. To be able to collect, read & monitor data to ensure productivity is at peak within the budgeted costs. To be accountable to drive Health and Safety procedures To not be afraid in being hands on if required to support the maintenance team The Ideal background of the successful Engineering Manager: Hands on Engineering & Managerial background within high speed environments Be qualified and experienced in Health & Safety Experience of managing projects Steam / Boiler experience would be ideal but not essential Benefits of an Engineering Manager: Job Title - Engineering Manager Location: Dartford Salary - Up to 70,000 + up to 15% Bonus Benefits - 33 days holiday, private healthcare, pension up to 12% matched Industry - FMCG/Heavy Industrial What you need to do now If you are interested in applying for this Engineering Manager role, please apply through this advert.

Job Title - Engineering Manager Location: Chatham Salary - Up to 70,000 + up to 15% Bonus Benefits - 33 days holiday, private healthcare, pension up to 12% matched Industry - FMCG/Heavy Industrial Are you an Engineering Manager with FMCG / Industrial / Manufacturing experience looking for your next challenge? Synergi are recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join a household company name within their industry. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills with free reign on improving an the companies flag ship site. Roles & Responsibilities as an Engineering Manager: To plan, manage and fully develop the engineering operation in line with business requirements. Have full responsibility of the a team of Engineers. To be able to collect, read & monitor data to ensure productivity is at peak within the budgeted costs. To be accountable to drive Health and Safety procedures To not be afraid in being hands on if required to support the maintenance team The Ideal background of the successful Engineering Manager: Hands on Engineering & Managerial background within high speed environments Be qualified and experienced in Health & Safety Experience of managing projects Steam / Boiler experience would be ideal but not essential Benefits of an Engineering Manager: Job Title - Engineering Manager Location: Chatham Salary - Up to 70,000 + up to 15% Bonus Benefits - 33 days holiday, private healthcare, pension up to 12% matched Industry - FMCG/Heavy Industrial What you need to do now If you are interested in applying for this Engineering Manager role, please apply through this advert.

Maintenance Engineer Up to 55,000 + Extended Holidays + Pension + Company Discounts Days Only Shifts If you're a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys the challenges of being trusted as the technical lead on shift, hands-on fault-finding, and working in busy production environments, this role in Diss is worth a look as your next step. We're recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a well-established FMCG / food manufacturing site in Diss, Norfolk. This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering days or lates shifts. The Maintenance Engineer Role Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on FMCG machinery PLC fault diagnosis and basic modifications Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects Maintaining food safety, GMP, BRC, and H&S standards Accurate CMMS logging and documentation What We're Looking For Maintenance experience within FMCG, food, or abattoir sectors NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability PLC experience is desireable, not essential What's On Offer Salary up to 55,000 Choice of hours of work across multiple shift options Long-term stability in FMCG manufacturing Ongoing training and development This Maintenance Engineer role offers structure, and progression within the engineering industry with strong links to neighbouring sectors. Apply now or contact Romario McLeod to discuss this opportunity and other engineering roles in the Suffolk and Norfolk area.

Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer Location: East London Salary: 63,000 Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer at their East London site. This is a fast-paced, automated bakery environment producing high-volume bread products for the UK market. This is a hands-on role working as part of a shift engineering team, focused on keeping production running through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. The role Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across site Responding to breakdowns and fault finding on electrical and mechanical equipment Working on high-speed automated production lines Supporting continuous improvement and reliability across the site Working closely with production to minimise downtime What we are looking for Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship Experience within FMCG, food or manufacturing Confident working on automated machinery and fast-paced production lines Proactive and reliable with a team-focused approach The package 63K salary 4 on 4 off shift pattern rotating days and nights Pension and benefits package Training and development opportunities If you are interested in this role or want more information, please apply or get in touch.

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Kent Salary: Up to 47,000 Shift Pattern: Three shift rotation The Opportunity We are recruiting an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join an established onsite engineering team within a fast paced industrial environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all maintenance activities across production and site infrastructure. This is a hands on role where strong electrical faultfinding skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics Using test equipment including multimeters confidently Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with site Health & Safety procedures Complete PPMs on time and feedback improvements to the maintenance system Work closely with engineers on opposite shifts to ensure clear handovers Support continuous improvement initiatives Communicate clearly with production and engineering teams Report incidents, nearmisses, and safety concerns in line with procedures Shift Pattern (Rotating) Week 1 & 2: Monday-Friday: 06:00-14:00 Plus either Saturday or Sunday: 06:00-14:00 (flexible) Week 3 & 4: Monday-Friday: 14:00-22:00 Week 5 & 6: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday: 22:00-06:00 Skills & Experience Required Electrical bias essential C&G / NVQ Level 3 minimum (overseas qualifications accepted with NARIC) Strong electrical fault?finding capability Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics Confident using electrical test equipment Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment Good verbal and written English Desirable Apprenticeship trained Mechanical maintenance / fabrication experience Electrical Installation & Maintenance background Electronic fault finding to component level Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or steam systems 18th Edition Please apply below if you're interested.