Electrical Maintenance Engineer Days Only

Synergi Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a mechanically and electrically biased Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturing site in Northampton on a permanent day shift. You’ll work 6:00am–6:00pm on a 4 on 4 off pattern, handling PPMs, breakdowns and improvements on high-speed lines.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, at least 5 years’ food manufacturing experience, and strong PLC fault-finding skills. Overtime paid; pension and on-site facilities available.

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 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical

PLC fault finding

FMCG/Food manufacturing

PPM systems

Electrical drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

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.