Job title - Maintenance Engineer Location - Northampton
Salary - £50,000 per annum
Shifts Available:
*Days: 6am–6pm | 4 on / 4 off
*Nights: 9pm–6am | Sunday–Thursday
The Role We’re recruiting a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading regulated manufacturing business. You’ll be a key part of the engineering team, keeping high-speed production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is a hands-on, technically varied role working with modern machinery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities *Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance (electrical & mechanical)
*Rapid breakdown response with strong fault-finding and root cause analysis
*Maintenance of PLC-controlled, high-speed production and packaging equipment
*Work on industrial ovens/microwaves, HV transformers, slicers, sealers, metal detectors, and refrigeration
*Equipment optimisation, start-ups, and performance monitoring
*CMMS updates, shift handovers, and accurate reporting
*Support apprentices and junior engineers
*Maintain strict Health & Safety and food safety compliance
What We’re Looking For *Time-served Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
*Minimum 3 years’ post-apprenticeship experience
*Strong multi-skilled background
*Experience in a regulated or high-speed manufacturing environment
*Confident with PLCs, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics
*Strong H&S and quality awareness
Desirable:
*High-voltage systems
*Industrial ovens or microwave technology
Why Apply? *Salary up to £50,000
*Stable, permanent role
*Clear shift patterns
*Modern equipment and a strong engineering culture
Please apply today!