Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Subsidised canteen

On-site parking

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is assisting a Northampton-based food manufacturing business in recruiting an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role offers up to £50,000 salary plus overtime and a benefits package in a fast-paced production environment.

You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and keep automated packaging equipment running while supporting site improvements and upgrades.

Qualifications

• PPM and reactive maintenance across production lines.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Maintaining automated production and packaging equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement on site.
• Ensure safety and reliability of machinery.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and installations.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems.
• Fault finding on control panels, sensors and inverters.
• Maintain automated packaging equipment and line-side systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Ensure machines operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Control panels

Three-phase electrics

Mechanical maintenance

FMCG experience

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Northampton | Up to £50,000 + Overtime + Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading food manufacturing business is looking to recruit an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term stability, overtime opportunities and a supportive working environment.

The Role

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Maintaining automated production and packaging equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably
• Assisting with equipment upgrades and installations where required

What We Are Looking For

• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with control panels, sensors, inverters and three-phase electrics
• Mechanical maintenance experience including bearings, gearboxes, pumps and valves
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Engineering apprenticeship or qualification desirable

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• On-site parking
• PPE provided
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

About the Business

This position is with a well-established food manufacturing operation that continues to invest in its production facilities, engineering capability and people. The site operates modern automated equipment within a clean food production environment and places a strong emphasis on quality, safety and continuous improvement.