Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Northamptonshire

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess electrical qualifications and experience in maintaining a variety of process equipment. Key responsibilities include delivering maintenance tasks and supporting energy efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

24/7 GP access

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance within manufacturing.
• Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2381/2377.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of BS7671.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, PLCs, drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Support Lean initiatives and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Knowledge of BS7671 regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds 2381/2377

HNC/HND

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and improve the electrical reliability of process equipment and infrastructure.Work as part of a skilled maintenance team, supporting performance, energy efficiency, and production uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across systems.
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  Diagnose and repair faults on motors, PLCs, drives, sensors, and control systems.
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  Support Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen) and energy efficiency programs.
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  Ensure safety compliance, including LOTO procedures and recordkeeping.
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  Collaborate across disciplines to complete projects and resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

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  Experience in electrical maintenance within manufacturing.
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  Electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2381/2377, HNC/HND).
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  Knowledge of BS7671 regulations and strong fault-finding skills.
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  Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.

Desirable Skills:

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  PLC programming and diagnostics.
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  Additional certifications in electrical safety or infrastructure systems.

Benefits include:

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  Life assurance, bonus scheme, and enhanced pension.
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  24/7 GP access and generous holidays including bank holidays.

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now!