Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Days Only)

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer for a leading printing manufacturer in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The role entails fault finding, repairs, and maintenance on commercial printing machinery, supporting plant operations, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance, a strong electrical bias, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and various employee benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Employee Recognition

Loyalty & Long Service Rewards

Pension Scheme

Medical Benefits

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Uniform Provided

Continuous Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a production or printing environment.
• Multi-skilled with strong electrical bias and mechanical capability.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs on advanced commercial printing machinery.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure maximum uptime.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Promote 6S Lean Manufacturing principles within the engineering department.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical capability

Proactive problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, 17th/18th Edition

Job description

Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Days Only)

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + Overtime @ 1.5x

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Hours: Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 16:30

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

Interaction Technical is proud to partner with a leading printing manufacturer based in Kettering. Our client specialises in producing high-quality marketing materials for national and international blue‑chip companies across multi‑billion‑pound industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their day shift team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + overtime at 1.5x
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
• Employee Recognition: Quarterly awards with financial bonuses
• Loyalty & Long Service Rewards
• Pension Scheme: Employer match up to 5%
• Medical Benefits: Eye tests, private GP healthline, online wellbeing support
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company Uniform Provided
• Continuous Training & Development on new and existing machinery

The Role

As an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs on advanced commercial printing machinery.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure maximum uptime.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Promote 6S Lean Manufacturing principles within the engineering department.
• Attend regular maintenance meetings to review PPM schedules and breakdown trends.
• Support plant layout changes and new installations, ensuring timely completion.
• Participate in a call‑out rota (minimal call‑outs).

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a production or printing environment.
• Multi-skilled with strong electrical bias and mechanical capability.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ, 17th/18th Edition (essential).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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