Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer - Kettering

Synergi Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in bakery ingredients is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient operation of site equipment through planned and reactive maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship and experience in food manufacturing. Benefits include life assurance, enhanced pension contributions, and generous holiday packages.

Benefits

Life assurance & company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Access to 24/7 GP services

Generous holiday package

High street discounts and on-site shop

Free parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in multiskilled maintenance within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of preventative/predictive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our client is a global company and one of the largest producers and distributors of bakery ingredients in the world.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

To ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site equipment through planned and reactive maintenance. Support continuous improvement, food safety, and compliance across all engineering functions.

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  Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and food standards
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  Conduct diagnostics and repairs across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
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  Accurately record all maintenance activities in CMMS
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  Perform dynamic risk assessments and review contractor RAMS when issuing permits
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  Monitor equipment performance, aiming to reduce downtime and increase reliability
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  Support site production, contribute to CI initiatives, and maintain a clean, safe engineering area
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  Actively promote safety culture (SORs, Food Safety Observations, etc.)

The ideal candidate will have

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  Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical) - Level 3
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  Experience in a multiskilled maintenance role within food or FMCG manufacturing
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  Knowledge of CMMS and preventative/predictive maintenance practices
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  Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems
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  Familiarity with hygienic equipment and food-safe maintenance procedures
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  Good communication and collaboration skills
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  Understanding of safety, food compliance, and engineering KPIs

Desirable Skills

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  HNC/HND in Engineering
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  17th/18th Edition Electrical Certification
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  IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualifications
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  CHP/ETP experience

Benefits include

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  Life assurance & company bonus scheme
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  Enhanced pension contribution
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  Access to 24/7 GP services
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  Generous holiday package (inc. bank holidays)
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  High street discounts and on-site shop
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  Free parking and employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.