Maintenance Engineer - Field Based

CHEP UK Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company van for work travel betweenサイト

Enhanced pension (employer 7.5%)

Share scheme

Private healthcare

Wellbeing apps

Discounts platform

Volunteer day

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CHEP UK Limited is seeking a Field‑Based Multi‑Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to maintain and improve automated equipment across CHEP service centres in the Daventry region. You will diagnose faults, manage maintenance activities, and drive safety and reliability improvements while working across multiple sites.

The role is field-based with a base in Daventry. The position requires strong electrical/Mechanical skills, a Level 3 Apprenticeship or NVQ3, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications required.
• Multi-skilled across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in fast-paced, safety-critical or automated environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across multiple CHEP facilities.
• Diagnose faults and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment and maintenance processes.
• Support site reliability initiatives: identify failure modes and trends.
• Supervise contractors and issue work permits.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with CHEP standards.

Skills

Electrical bias

Multi-skilled

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

PLC/automation

Education

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship/NVQ3 (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

CMMS

PLC/automation tools

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Perform hands‑on fault diagnosis and repair of plant equipment, resolving issues efficiently to minimize operational downtime and maintain productivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
• Manage spare parts inventory to guarantee stock availability, preventing delays in maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment, documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and downtime for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Lead and manage capital projects, including coordination with contractors, ensuring schedules are met, and controlling related expenditures to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by fostering a zero‑harm environment, maintaining adherence to corporate safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support during equipment installation and acceptance testing, ensuring new systems meet operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, cost efficiency, product quality, and service delivery through the application of best maintenance practices and process optimization.

Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Field Based) – Daventry & Surrounding Sites

Salary: £54,000 + annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)

Hours: Monday–Friday 37.5 hours a week (typically 8:00–16:00, with flexibility for occasional call‑outs)

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Base Location: Daventry, (covering predominantly Litchfield and an additional site in Daventry), as well as supporting the wider team to cover absence and holidays.

Why join CHEP?

CHEP is recognised as one of the Top 17 Global Employers, offering exceptional development opportunities, strong values, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Your benefits include:

• Annual bonus (typically 10% of base salary)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell days)
• Company van for work travel between sites
• Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
• Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
• Single private healthcare cover
• Life assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing apps
• Everyday retail discounts platform
• Volunteer day
• Free on‑site parking

About the role

We’re looking for a Field‑Based Multi‑Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to support several CHEP service centres across the Daventry region. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault‑finding, and improving automated equipment across multiple sites, ensuring high levels of safety, reliability, and operational performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across multiple operations. The role will have a base location of Daventry.

What you’ll do

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across multiple CHEP facilities
• Diagnose faults and conduct detailed root‑cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement across equipment and maintenance processes
• Support site reliability initiatives: identify failure modes, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions
• Assist with project work, upgrades, and change initiatives
• Use CMMS to log, track, and manage maintenance activities
• Supervise contractors and issue work permits
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with regulations and CHEP standards

What we need from you

• Strong electrical bias with relevant electrical qualifications
• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance
• Multi‑skilled capability across electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience in fast‑paced, safety‑critical or automated environments
• Confident fault‑finding skills (electrical, mechanical, PLC)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use workshop tools
• Experience with automation, PLCs, robotics, or similar technologies (highly desirable)
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and the ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence

About CHEP

CHEP is the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling, supporting the world’s biggest brands with over 300 million assets across 55+ countries. We’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Remote Type Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Adaptability
• Compressors
• Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Data Literacy
• Drawings and Schematics
• Electric and Electronic Controls
• Electric Motors
• Empathy
• Experimentation
• Fans
• Blowers and Supporting Ductwork
• Lubrication Types and Systems
• Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses)
• Mathematic Literacy
• Mechanical Literacy
• Pipe Systems and Valves
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
• Power Transmission Systems
• Taking Ownership
• Teamwork
• Understand Customers
• Welding
• Brazing and Soldering
• Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.