Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Northampton £43,000 + Benefits Double Days (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) - transitioning to 3-shift pattern by year end A leading packaging manufacturer in Northampton is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team due to continued growth and investment across the site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking business within the packaging sector, offering long-term development and the chance to work on a modern, fast-paced production environment. THE ROLE As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment Respond to breakdowns in a timely and effective manner Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems Work with PLC-controlled machinery (fault diagnosis, not necessarily programming) Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company standards SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Multi-skilled maintenance background (electrical and mechanical) Experience within manufacturing or packaging environments Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and motors PLC fault-finding experience (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable) Ability to work independently on shift and respond to breakdowns effectively Apprenticeship trained or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) SHIFT PATTERN Currently working a Double Days shift pattern (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00), with a planned transition to a 3-shift rota by the end of the year. WHAT'S ON OFFER £43,000 basic salary Stable role within a growing manufacturing business Opportunity to develop technically within a modern production environment Ongoing training and career progression opportunities