When production stops, every minute counts. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the person who gets things moving again, solving complex faults, improving machinery performance and keeping a busy food manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.
You'll work with a wide range of high-speed production equipment, from PLC-controlled machinery and automated packaging lines to industrial ovens and refrigeration systems. It's a hands-on opportunity where your technical knowledge will make a real difference to production performance, reliability and continuous improvement.
What's in it for you
- The opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturing business in Northampton.
- Exposure to a wide variety of mechanical, electrical and automated production equipment.
- The chance to develop your technical knowledge across PLC systems, high-speed machinery and specialist manufacturing equipment.
- A varied workload combining fault finding, PPM and engineering improvements.
- Opportunities for further training, cross-skilling and professional development.
- The chance to contribute to equipment upgrades, new installations and improvements that directly impact production efficiency.
Your responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across high-speed production, processing and packaging machinery.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance, condition-based inspections and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, industrial ovens, refrigeration plant and automated machinery.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring issues and implement improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
- Support machinery installations, modifications and engineering projects, working alongside equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Maintain accurate records using the CMMS system, complete shift handovers and ensure all work meets food safety and health and safety standards.
What we're looking for in a Maintenance Engineer
- A recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, ideally supported by a completed apprenticeship.
- Experience maintaining and repairing equipment within a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, including experience with PLC-controlled machinery, automation, pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance, electrical drawings and computerised maintenance management systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing health and safety requirements, including safe isolation procedures. Experience with industrial microwaves, gas ovens or high-voltage equipment would be advantageous.
If you enjoy solving technical problems, improving machinery reliability and working with a broad range of manufacturing equipment, this could be your next move.
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Maintenance Engineer in Northampton employer: The Butchers Recruiter
Join a reputable and established beef processing operation near Bristol, where your skills as an Experienced Beef Boner are truly valued. With competitive pay of up to £18.50 per hour, consistent weekday hours, and opportunities for permanent employment, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises quality and efficiency. Enjoy the benefits of working alongside a skilled team in a busy environment, with potential sponsorship support for eligible Skilled Worker Visa holders.
