Maintenance Engineer

Jenrick Engineering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Northamptonshire is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC fault finding and industrial electrical systems. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, identifying faults, and collaborating with production teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Free product every shift

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND is a plus).
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and fault finding.
• Experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance to keep the site operational.
• Identify and fix faults promptly to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with other engineers and production teams.
• Ensure all safety and quality procedures are followed.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Motors

Drives

Control panels

Reliability under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Northamptonshire

£50,000 + Excellent Benefits & free product every shift

We’re not just after another pair of hands with a toolbox. We’re after an engineer who owns their craft - someone who thrives on solving problems, keeping machines alive, and making production lines hum.

This site is a workplace where engineers are valued, not just tolerated. You have the chance to actually influence how things are done, not just follow a checklist.

What You'll Actually Do

• Keep our site moving with smart, safe, and solid electrical maintenance.
• Hunt down faults, fix them fast, and stop them coming back.
• Spot opportunities for improvements and make your mark on how we run.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with other engineers and production teams.
• Log it, check it, and do it right - because safety and quality aren't optional.

What You Bring

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND? Even better) OR any relevant engineering qualifications
• Strong chops with industrial electrical systems - PLC fault finding, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Experience in the food manufacturing game.
• Reliability, a cool head under pressure, and the kind of attitude people want on their team.