Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Days Only)

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kettering is seeking a skilled Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer for their day shift team. The role involves fault finding and repairs on advanced commercial printing machinery, as well as planned maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a production environment and relevant electrical qualifications. Along with a competitive salary, the company offers generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and continued training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Employee Recognition

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 various systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs on advanced printing machinery.
• Perform planned and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to maintain smooth plant operations.

Skills

Electrical Fault Finding

Mechanical Fault Finding

Planned Preventive Maintenance

Multi-skilled Engineering

Problem-Solving

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 specialisingproducing 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 preventive 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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