Multi Skilled Engineer in Corby, Northamptonshire

Location: Corby
Salary: 55-60k
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our busy food manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, with experience in food production machinery, industrial refrigeration, and general maintenance. You will play a key role in ensuring that production equipment, machinery and refrigeration systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems.
• Support the operation and maintenance of cooling systems, chillers and associated equipment.
• Minimise machinery downtime and improve production efficiency.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes and processing equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with health and safety, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Complete maintenance records and report any ongoing issues.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Refrigeration engineering qualifications.
• F-Gas certification (where applicable).
• Experience with ammonia or CO₂ refrigeration systems.
• PLC and control system knowledge.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Stable, permanent employment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A varied and challenging engineering role.
• Supportive working environment.

If you are a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer with experience in food manufacturing and refrigeration, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our engineering team!