Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Gap Technical Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Panama Night Shift

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. in Corby is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve a range of production equipment, ensuring uptime and supporting site performance.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis on electrical and PLC-controlled systems, and collaboration with production teams to drive efficiency and safety across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification required or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or fast-paced production.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults, including PLCs.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability.
• Working with production teams to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring maintenance activities meet safety and food manufacturing standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Conveyors

Packaging machinery

Motors

Sensors

Control systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Corby £60,000 Panama Night Shift

Are you an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with a well known FMCG Manufacturer where you can make a real impact?

We're partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Corby to recruit multiple Maintenance Engineers to join their established engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, fast-paced production environment, playing a key role in keeping operations running efficiently while contributing to ongoing improvements across the site.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and supporting the site's operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults, including PLC-controlled equipment.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Working closely with production teams to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an FMCG, food manufacturing or other fast-paced production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with conveyors, packaging machinery, motors, sensors and control systems.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 salary
• Panama Night Shift.
• Join a well known manufacturer with a strong reputation.
• Be part of a supportive engineering team with opportunities to develop your skills and career.