Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Double Days)

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established packaging company in Northamptonshire is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£49,000 along with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday and extensive health care. Key responsibilities include attending breakdowns, carrying out maintenance, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience and an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Extensive private health care

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a maintenance engineer in a relevant industry.
• Apprentice trained with electrical bias preferred.
• Full UK driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns on site machinery and conveyor system.
• Carry out PPMs and reactive breakdowns efficiently.
• Liaise with Engineering management and other engineers.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical Fault Finding

Fault Finding on Motors & Gearboxes

PLC knowledge

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Double Days)

Job Role: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire

Salary: £45,000-£49,000 + Overtime available at 1.5x (includes 2 Sundays)

Hours: Monday-Friday Double Days (weekly rotations) 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Overview

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established, nationwide packaging organisation that, due to expansion & rapid growth, are welcoming another maintenance engineer at their site based in Northamptonshire. This opportunity offers a clear structure for progression & development through salary increases after probation & opportunity for funded qualifications.

Package

• Base Salary of £45,000-£49,000 dependent on experience
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Employee discount scheme (high‑street stores, gyms, etc.)
• Committed to ongoing training and development
• Pension scheme
• Death-in-service x3
• Extensive private health care, retail discounts & 24/7 employee support
• Company sick pay
• On‑site parking

Duties

• Attend breakdowns on site machinery & conveyor system
• Carry out PPMs and reactive breakdowns and maintenance in a timely manner to minimise machinery downtime
• Liaise with Engineering management & fellow engineers to resolve breakdowns efficiently, professionally & in a timely manner
• Follow health & safety procedures
• Attend training & courses for further development, in line with training
• Work with other engineers on the team to maintain and repair plant machinery

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a maintenance engineer in a packaging, manufacturing, FMCG or similar industry (essential)
• A good balance of mechanical/electrical fault finding, repairs with an electrical bias preferred (essential)
• Apprentice trained with a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification within electrical/mechanical engineering (essential)
• Previous experience repairing & fault finding on components such as motors, gearboxes, conveyor systems, converters, inverters or PLCs (essential)
• Understanding of automated processes (advantageous)
• An openness to learn, share practices & attend training courses when needed (advantageous)
• Full UK driver’s licence

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to finance & IT, technical & engineering, industrial, commercial and hospitality. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach us on (phone number removed).

Closes: Jan 12th 2026