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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias) – Salary: £48,500 (rising to £62,000 on completion of a 2-year training programme). Contract Type: Permanent. Shift Pattern: Panama - Early & Late Shifts (No Nights). Location: Commutable from Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester, Daventry & Rugby.

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with either an Electrical or Mechanical bias to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of production machinery in a fast-paced general manufacturing environment.

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Diagnose faults and complete root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Support continuous improvement and machine reliability initiatives
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with company procedures

• Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
• Previous work in a manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG environment
• A proactive, can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Willingness to learn and progress through structured training
• (Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential - practical skill and experience are key.)

• Structured 2-year development programme with salary progression up to £62,000
• Ongoing technical and personal development
• Opportunity to work with modern production equipment and technologies

• Competitive starting salary with clear progression
• Early & Late shifts only - no night work
• Permanent, secure position in a stable company
• Supportive engineering team and positive working culture
• Excellent training and long-term career prospects

If you're a hands-on engineer looking for a long-term career with excellent training, progression, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a growing maintenance team and take your career to the next level.