Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus in Northampton. You will diagnose and repair electrical faults on advanced food production machinery while also carrying out mechanical maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates have proven experience in FMCG settings and strong electrical skills. This role offers a pension plan, 20 days of holiday, and various onsite perks like free parking and a subsidised canteen.

Benefits

Pension scheme

20 days holiday including bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food production environments.
• Proven electrical bias with fault-finding skills.
• Ability to wire control panels and work on three-phase electrics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Collaboration with production teams

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Completed apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location: Northampton, UK
Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (06:00 – 18:00)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical edge looking for a role where your skills truly make an impact? Join a fast-paced FMCG environment and keep cutting-edge food production machinery running smoothly.

The Role

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults with confidence
• Wire control panels, inverters, sensors, and work on three-phase electrics
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and valves
• Maintain automated conveyors, slicing, wrapping, and labelling machinery
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime
• Collaborate with production teams to keep operations efficient

The Environment

• Clean food production site (no killing on site)
• Automated conveyors and picking equipment
• FMCG / Food industry setting

What We Are Looking For

• Strong electrical bias and proven fault-finding ability
• Recognised electrical qualification (preferred)
• FMCG or food production experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Desirable: Completed apprenticeship

What's on Offer

• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
• 20 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• PPE provided
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Reporting to Engineer Supervisor

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps production moving!