Maintenance Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Training & development

Company pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Sick pay

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a site in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You will attend breakdowns on site machinery and conveyor systems, and perform PPMs and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.

The role is full-time and permanent, with 4 on 4 off shifts (2 days 6:00‑18:00 / 2 nights 18:00‑6:00) and overtime available at 1.5x. Training and development are emphasized, along with a company pension and healthcare scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a maintenance engineer in packaging, manufacturing, FMCG or similar industry (essential).
• A good balance of mechanical and electrical fault finding with an electrical bias preferred (essential).
• Apprentice trained with a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification within electrical or mechanical engineering (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns on site machinery and conveyor systems.
• Carry out PPMs and reactive breakdowns and maintenance in a timely manner to minimise machinery downtime.
• Liaise with engineering management and fellow engineers to resolve breakdowns efficiently, professionally and in a timely manner.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Attend training and courses for further development, in line with training schedules.
• Work with other engineers on the team to maintain and repair plant machinery.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Education

NVQ level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Motors and gearboxes

Conveyor systems

PLCs

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Salary: £53,000 – £56,000 + Overtime available at 1.5x

Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days 6:00‑18:00 / 2 nights 18:00‑6:00) – 18 days off after every 7th rotation

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Company Overview

Interaction Technical has partnered with a global leader in sustainable packaging. The client has a strong 50+ year history and offers sustainable packaging solutions to blue‑chip companies across the UK and worldwide.

Benefits

• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Committed to ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Company sick pay
• On‑site parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns on site machinery and conveyor systems
• Carry out PPMs and reactive breakdowns and maintenance in a timely manner to minimise machinery downtime
• Liaise with engineering management and fellow engineers to resolve breakdowns efficiently, professionally and in a timely manner
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Attend training and courses for further development, in line with training schedules
• Work with other engineers on the team to maintain and repair plant machinery

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a maintenance engineer in a packaging, manufacturing, FMCG or similar industry (essential)
• A good balance of mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs with an electrical bias preferred (essential)
• Previous experience repairing and fault finding on components such as motors, gearboxes, conveyor systems, converters, inverters or PLCs (essential)
• Apprentice trained with a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification within electrical or mechanical engineering (advantageous)
• Understanding of automated processes (advantageous)
• An openness to learn, share practices and attend training courses when needed (advantageous)
• Full UK driver’s license