Multi Skilled Engineer Electrical Bias

POSITION: Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Monday to Friday Day shift to start with, potentially moving to Monday to Friday Double days, and possibly to Continentals in 2027
LOCATION: Northampton
SALARY: £58k + Overtime + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

We are working on behalf of a highly innovative and growing engineering business operating at the forefront of automation and robotics. This organisation delivers cutting-edge solutions across manufacturing and industrial environments, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Due to ongoing growth and project demand, they are now looking to recruit a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their skilled engineering team.

The Role

As a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving advanced automated and robotic systems. This is a hands-on position requiring both electrical expertise and a solid understanding of mechanical systems.

You will be involved in fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on automated machinery and robotic systems
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Basic to intermediate PLC programming, fault finding, and modification
• Support continuous improvement and automation projects
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards

Requirements

• Electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer
• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in an automation, robotics, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLC systems (reading, fault finding, and basic modifications)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC systems
• Knowledge of robotics systems (e.g. ABB, FANUC, KUKA)
• Previous experience in high-speed or automated production environments

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics technology
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and forward-thinking engineering team
• Exposure to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply Now

If you’re a driven Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical expertise and experience in automation or robotics, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.