We are partnering with an established FMCG manufacturer seeking an experienced Site Services Engineer to join their engineering team. This hands-on role suits an electrically biased engineer with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You’ll deliver planned and reactive maintenance, support essential site services, minimise downtime and help maintain a safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing environment.
Site Services Engineer
Salary – £47,461
Location – Cornwall
Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Responsibilities
- Respond to equipment, facilities and site-services breakdowns, completing effective repairs to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems, site services, utilities, facilities and associated manufacturing infrastructure.
- Maintain and support utilities including boilers, compressed air systems, cooling towers, electrical distribution and other essential site services.
- Maintain lighting, emergency lighting, fire safety systems and associated infrastructure, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
- Record, manage and update planned and reactive maintenance activities accurately using the site’s computerised maintenance management system.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on improving equipment reliability, operational efficiency, maintenance standards and overall site performance.
Requirements
- Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent, alongside relevant practical maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing or another fast-paced production environment.
- Experience within a similar role (such as electrician, facilities engineer, facilities technician, utilities engineer, building services engineer, site engineer, or electrical engineer)
- Strong practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including fault-finding, maintenance and repair of single-phase and three-phase equipment.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across AC and DC systems, with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Working knowledge of permit-to-work procedures, contractor management and safe working practices within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively and respond confidently to maintenance breakdowns.
The role offers a competitive benefits package including a company pension, health and wellbeing support, healthcare, optical and dental discounts, annual pay reviews, profit-related pay, additional leave, and training and development opportunities. Should this be of interest, please apply or reach out to Duke at Henderson for additional information.

