Electrical Maintenance Engineer Days Only

Synergi Search & Select Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select Limited in Northampton (NN5) is recruiting an electrically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent day shift (6:00am–6:00pm) on a 4 on / 4 off pattern. £50k+ with overtime available.

You will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on high-speed production lines, fault-find PLC-controlled equipment, read electrical drawings and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 in 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.

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

Multi-skilled

PPM knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering qualification

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 .
• 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.

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