Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Flavour Network; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Northampton is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient production operations. Key responsibilities include diagnosing electrical faults, planning maintenance schedules, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should hold recognised electrical qualifications and have experience with food production machinery. This role involves working in cold environments, with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in cold environments (PPE provided).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across production machinery.
• Support and develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and unplanned repairs.

Skills

Diagnose electrical faults

Planned and reactive maintenance

Compliance with hygiene standards

Education

Recognised electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Tools

Food production machinery

Multi Vac systems

Slicing machines

Job description

Overview

The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a well-established food manufacturing business in Northamptonshire to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company that prides itself on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the maintenance team and play a key role in keeping production equipment running efficiently and safely, ensuring minimal downtime and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across production machinery and systems
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and maintenance activities
• Support and develop preventative maintenance schedules
• Collaborate with team members and external contractors
• Install and test new electrical components and systems
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and unplanned repairs
• Conduct annual servicing and inspections
• Manage tools, parts, and supply inventory
• Supervise external contractors when required
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and HACCP protocols

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)
• Ability to work in cold environments (PPE provided)
• Experience with food production machinery, such as: Multi Vac systems and scanners / Slicing machines (manual, VSI, Weber) / Labelling equipment / compressors, cookers, boilers / Vacuum sealing and meat injection machines / Glycol chillers