Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Synergi Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a Northampton-based FMCG site. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance of automated production lines, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, and supporting site improvements.

The ideal candidate has electrical fault-finding skills, experience with control panels and three-phase electrics, and a background in fast-paced manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with control panels, sensors, inverters and three-phase electrics.
• Mechanical maintenance 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Control panels

Sensors

Inverters

Three-phase electrics

Mechanical maintenance

Bearings

Gears and pumps

Valves

FMCG environment

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.