Maintenance Engineer

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; Corby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in the Corby/Kettering/Wellingborough area. The role focuses on keeping production and packaging equipment running reliably with a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

You'll work across electrical and mechanical faults, supporting continuous improvement while working Monday to Friday with no night shifts. A Level 3 engineering qualification and manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience in a food/FMCG environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair work.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across site.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS system.
• Work with production to minimise downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Manufacturing experience

Food FMCG experience

Equipment installation

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

PLC fault-finding

18th Edition

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Local to Corby / Kettering / Wellingborough

Up to £51,000 DOE

Monday-Friday | No Nights

Tired of nights and looking for a maintenance role where you can actually have a life outside of work?

We're looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing food manufacturing business in the Corby / Kettering / Wellingborough area.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive engineering team where people genuinely work together, support each other and take pride in keeping the site running.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £51,000 depending on experience
• Monday-Friday shifts
• No nights
• Supportive, close-knit engineering team
• Varied hands-on engineering role
• Opportunity to develop and progress
• Work within a growing food manufacturing environment
• A genuine team environment where you're not just another number

The Role

Working alongside the Reliability Manager and wider Engineering team, you'll play a key role in keeping production and packaging equipment running reliably and efficiently.

You'll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and helping drive improvements across the site.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Carrying out PPM and preventative maintenance
• Responding to breakdowns and reducing production downtime
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Working on motors, sensors, inverters, conveyors and pneumatics
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Maintaining accurate records through the CMMS system
• Supporting machinery installation and commissioning
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Operations
• Ensuring engineering work meets health, safety and food manufacturing standards

What are we looking for?

You'll ideally have:

• Level 3 engineering qualification - NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent
• Previous multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Good understanding of health & safety
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Food, FMCG, packaging or process manufacturing experience would be a big advantage.
• PLC fault-finding, 18th Edition, CMMS and continuous improvement experience would also be beneficial.

The Bottom Line

If you're a multi-skilled engineer who wants good money, Monday-Friday working, no nights and a genuinely supportive team, this could be a great next move.