Electrical Maintenance Engineer Days Only

Synergi Recruitment; Harlestone; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift

Overtime paid 1.25x

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking an electrically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established food manufacturing site near Northampton on a permanent day shift. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off pattern (6:00am–6:00pm) with a strong focus on reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include PPM and reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, fault finding on PLC-controlled systems, and keeping CMMS records current.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Electrically biased with strong multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Fault find on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Work on high-speed production, packaging and processing equipment.
• Ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Complete maintenance documentation and update CMMS records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Electrical or Mechanical qualification

Tools

Plcs

Electrical drawings

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift)

Northampton, NN5

4 on / 4 off Days | 6:00am - 6:00pm

£50k+ Overtime Available

A leading food manufacturing business is looking to recruit an electrically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent day shift basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Fault find on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Work on high-speed production, packaging and processing equipment.
• Ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Complete maintenance documentation and update CMMS records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and health & safety compliance.

Requirements

• Time-served Engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Electrically biased with strong multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years' food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working within a fast-paced FMCG or food production environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of Northampton.

What’s on Offer?

• 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern.
• Overtime available and paid at 1.25x.
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution).
• On-site parking.
• Subsidised canteen with fresh food, snacks and drinks.
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing food manufacturing business.

Interview Process

The interview will consist of a competency-based interview with the Maintenance Manager, followed by a short practical skills assessment conducted on-site