Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in FMCG manufacturing is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer based in Northampton. This full-time role offers a salary of circa £50,000 plus uncapped overtime and extensive training opportunities. Candidates must have experience in fast-paced production environments and a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and supporting the team with planned maintenance and safety regulations. This position promotes professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Uncapped Overtime

Up to 10% Pension

Ongoing Training & Development

Qualifications

• Several years experience in FMCG/food production environment.
• Completed an onsite apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Team player willing to learn from established engineers.
• Competent in fault finding and repairing production equipment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Focus on planned maintenance and system improvements.
• Support the team in replacing machine parts and conduct mandatory logs.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults

Maintaining industrial equipment

Team collaboration

Ambitious and enthusiastic

Education

Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Conveyors

Three-phase motors

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Salary: Circa £50,000 + per annum

Benefits: Uncapped Overtime Available + Project & Continuous Improvement Projects, Ongoing Training & Development, Up to 10% Pension

About the Company

Join a globally recognized leader in FMCG manufacturing. Due to exciting growth, we are looking for a dedicated professional with experience in fast-paced production environment focusing on planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, and project work. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with unlimited career potential, operating multiple sites across the UK and partnering with major household brands worldwide.

This client is truly committed to developing its engineering team to the highest level. They offer advanced training, certifications, and higher apprenticeships. If you thrive in a challenging, high-energy environment and want to be part of a very supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Candidate

We’re searching for a collaborative, long-term-minded engineer with a great attitude. You must have prior experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-moving FMCG environment, with experience maintaining a variety of industrial equipment, including conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, automated controls, PLCs, three-phase motors, sensors, and more.

In this role, you’ll join a highly efficient team where your work will focus primarily on planned maintenance and system improvements. You’ll be responsible for supporting the team in replacing machine parts and conducting all mandatory logs. We need someone who is forward-thinking and takes initiative, ensuring all health and safety regulations are upheld and driving their own professional growth.

Requirements

• Several years experience working within a FMCG/food production environment.
• Completed an onsite apprenticeship or hold a Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND or above in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Team player and willing to fit in and learn from the established engineers onsite.
• Competent fault finding and repairing on a range of production/manufacturing equipment.
• Ambitious, enthusiastic, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a “can do” attitude to work.

Titles

Multiskilled, Maintenance, Technician, Electrical Engineer, EC& I, Production or Manufacturing.

Commutable from

Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Daventry, Towcester, Rugby, Corby, Bedford, Brackley.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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