Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading name in the food and beverage industry as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at their flagship facility in Northampton. This role offers the chance to work with high-speed automation and a strong focus on career development, alongside a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Discounted onsite shop

Generous holiday allowance (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with experience in manufacturing.
• Skilled in electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Comfortable with PLC-controlled systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose faults on automated equipment, including PLCs.
• Participate in Lean activities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems (Agility)

Job description

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Client:

The Sterling Choice

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

How would you feel working for a globally recognised powerhouse in the food & beverage industry? If you’re thinking ‘Yeah, that would be cool!’ then you might want to read on.

My client is hiring at its flagship Northamptonshire facility — a site renowned for its cutting-edge technology, world-class standards, and a brand portfolio that’s a staple in households across the UK and beyond.

This is more than just an engineering role — it’s a chance to join one of the most respected names in food and beverage manufacturing, where innovation, scale, and career opportunity go hand in hand. Backed by significant investment and a clear vision for future growth, this site offers engineers a rare opportunity to work with high-speed automation, sophisticated utilities infrastructure, and a genuinely supportive leadership team.

This is a key opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly skilled team, playing a central role in keeping production running smoothly across high-speed packaging and process lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out both planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site.
• Diagnosing faults and resolving issues on a range of automated equipment including motors, drives, sensors, PLCs and control systems.
• Supporting energy and sustainability initiatives by ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Participating in Lean activities such as 5S and Kaizen to drive continuous improvement.
• Using CMMS systems (Agility) for work order management and record-keeping.
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant safety, health and environmental regulations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A qualified Electrical Engineer with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Skilled in electrical fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Comfortable working on PLC-controlled systems and automated packaging machinery.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Benefits Include:

• Salary up to £65,000
• Monthly product allowance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Discounted onsite shop
• Generous holiday allowance (including bank holidays)

This is an exciting chance to join a business that takes engineering seriously — offering long-term career development, investment in skills, and a high-performing, well-resourced team environment.

Interested? Apply today to find out more.