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Posted 20 July, 2026

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Echo Personnel
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer\n

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Shifts: Rotating Days & Backshift (6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm)

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Echo Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Wellingborough. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team, supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment and site facilities.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer looking to join a successful manufacturing environment where continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence are highly valued.

The Role\n

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities across a range of production and site equipment.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
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  • Diagnosing and resolving faults to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
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  • Supporting preventative maintenance schedules and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
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  • Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
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  • Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
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  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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  • Working closely with production and engineering teams to support operational requirements.
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Candidate Requirements\n

The successful candidate will possess:

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  • A strong background in electrical maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC fault finding.
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  • Relevant engineering qualifications (minimum BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
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  • Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
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  • Good knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement techniques.
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  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
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  • Previous experience using CMMS systems.
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  • A solid understanding of health and safety requirements within an engineering environment.
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  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • Competitive salary of £43,000 per annum.
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  • Permanent opportunity with a stable and growing manufacturing business.
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  • Rotating shifts with no night work.
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  • Supportive engineering team and modern manufacturing environment.
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  • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects.
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