Maintenance Engineer

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 + Overtime available @ 1.5x (OTE £60,000+)

Hours: Four on, Four off - Shift Rotation Days & Nights

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established, multinational, and forward-thinking organisation that continues to grow within the UK market. Due to ongoing expansion, the business is opening a new, fully modernised facility in Corby, creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team from day one.

The Package

• Excellent base salary with opportunities for long-term progression
• Onsite parking and modern staff facilities
• Ongoing training & development – continuous investment in upskilling and relevant qualifications
• Employee discount scheme covering major retailers, gyms, and lifestyle brands
• Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution
• 29 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Access to company shop membership and additional internal benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Engineering Support
  • Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, diagnostic assessments, and timely repairs on a wide variety of production and automated warehouse machinery.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and improve reliability across equipment such as conveyors, automated storage systems, control panels, motors, sensors, and packaging machines.
  • Assist in engineering projects, equipment installations, continuous improvement activities, and machinery upgrades as the site expands.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site health & safety policies, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
  • Maintain accurate engineering logs, maintenance records, and ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager, production teams, shift leaders, and contractors to support smooth and efficient operations across the facility.
  • Provide technical guidance when required and support the wider team during breakdowns and high-priority issues.
• Operational Support
  • React quickly to machinery faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
  • Contribute to engineering team meetings, sharing insights, improvement ideas, and feedback to support plant reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food manufacturing, cold storage, or general manufacturing environment.
• Fully multi-skilled with a strong electrical bias preferred (experience with 3-phase systems, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment advantageous).
• Comfortable working independently or within a team environment.
• Able to work safely at height (40+ metres) when required, using correct equipment and procedures.
• A solid understanding of automated warehouse systems, conveyor technology, mechanical handling equipment, and modern production machinery.