Electrical Biased Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Biased Maintenance EngineerLocation: NorthamptonSalary: Up to £50,000 per annumShift PatternsDays: 6:00am – 6:00pm | 4 on / 4 offNights: 9:00pm – 6:00am | Sunday – ThursdayThe OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading regulated manufacturing business in Northampton.This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining high-speed production machinery in a modern manufacturing environment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
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• Respond quickly to breakdowns, carrying out effective fault finding and root cause analysis.
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• Maintain and repair PLC-controlled, high-speed production and packaging machinery.
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• Work on a variety of equipment including industrial ovens, microwaves, HV transformers, slicers, sealers, metal detectors, and refrigeration systems.
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• Support equipment optimisation, machine start-ups, and performance monitoring.
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• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
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• Complete detailed shift handovers and engineering reports.
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• Support and mentor apprentices and junior engineers where required.
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• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety, food safety, and company procedures.
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About You\n

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• Time-served Electrical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship.
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• Minimum of 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
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• Strong multi-skilled engineering background.
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• Experience within a regulated or high-speed manufacturing environment.
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• Good working knowledge of PLCs, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
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• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards.
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Desirable Skills\n

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• Experience working with high-voltage systems.
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• Knowledge of industrial ovens or microwave technology.
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What's on Offer?\n

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• Salary up to £50,000 per annum.
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• Permanent, full-time position.
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• Clear and consistent shift patterns.
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• Modern manufacturing facility with advanced equipment.
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• Supportive engineering team and strong maintenance culture.
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• Excellent long-term career stability and development opportunities.
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If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.