FMCG Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (4on/4off)

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

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.