Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading FMCG Manufacturer in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers to join a well-established manufacturer, operating in a high-speed, high-volume environment. These roles are essential to maintaining production performance and driving continuous improvements across the site.

Maintenance Engineer

Location - Northampton

Salary - £46,000 - £53,500

Shift Pattern - PANAMA Days and Nights

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs across electrical and mechanical systems to minimise production downtime
• Take a hands-on approach in both scheduled maintenance and immediate breakdown response
• Maintain, optimise, and repair a range of equipment including slicing systems, seasoning units, conveyors, and automated packaging lines
• Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to increase machine efficiency and reduce unplanned stoppages
• Work closely with operations and production teams to ensure smooth running of equipment and minimal disruption
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and internal maintenance procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on experience working with both electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or production setting
• Experience in a similar role such as (multi skilled engineer, shift engineer, shift technician, engineering technician, electrical maintenance engineer)
• Practical knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting automated machinery, particularly in packaging or food processing environments (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence in reacting to breakdowns as well as carrying out preventative maintenance tasks

If this position could be of interest, please apply or reach out to (url removed) for more information.