Maintenance Engineer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector seeks a Maintenance Engineer for their Northampton facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, including installation and fault diagnosis. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum and operates on a late shift schedule (2pm - 10pm, Monday-Friday).

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical/Electrical maintenance engineer.
• Ability to conduct planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Be able to work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues on machines.
• Assist in other areas of the business when required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Installation experience

Fault finding

Reading engineering drawings

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Location

Wellingborough

Shifts

Late Shift (2pm - 10pm, Monday-Friday)

Salary

Up to £45,000 per Annum

The Company

Our client is a well‑established business in the food sector, known for their commitment to quality and continuous improvement. They operate a modern, fast‑paced environment and value a skilled and motivated team.

Maintenance Engineer Candidate

• Experienced Mechanical/Electrical maintenance engineer.
• Installation experience on a range of machinery.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose issues on machines.
• Be able to work from engineering drawings.
• Ability to conduct planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Be ready to assist in other areas of the business when required.

Maintenance Engineer Skills

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Experience within fast‑paced manufacturing.

Apply

To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, please apply below and one of our consultants will be in contact with further information.