Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Panama Nights
Location: Northamptonshire
Job Type: Permanent

• £50,000 salary
• Panama night shift pattern
• Permanent position with a well-established manufacturing business
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale, technically advanced production environment
• Varied multi-skilled electrical and mechanical engineering role
• Opportunities to work on continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive Engineering and Operations teams
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on equipment reliability and production performance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at a large-scale manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery, equipment and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, minimising production downtime and maintaining operational output.
• Complete routine inspections and safety checks to ensure equipment remains safe, compliant and reliable.
• Support the installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing equipment.
• Work closely with Production and Operations teams to prioritise maintenance activities and respond to operational requirements.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent corrective solutions.
• Investigate breakdowns and incidents, carrying out root cause analysis and recommending preventative actions.
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability, efficiency and overall equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with company procedures, engineering standards and HSE requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and promote safe working practices across the site.
• Take ownership of maintenance issues and use your engineering expertise to make effective, informed decisions.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• HNC, HND or Degree-level qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• A recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
• A completed time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong multi-skilled engineering capabilities across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proven experience carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with industrial production machinery and associated plant equipment.
• Knowledge or experience of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.
• A strong understanding of health, safety and engineering best practice.

We are looking for an engineer who is:

• Proactive – takes ownership of issues rather than waiting for problems to escalate.
• Technically capable – confident diagnosing faults across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Solution-focused – able to identify root causes and implement long-term fixes.
• Safety-conscious – committed to maintaining high standards of HSE at all times.
• Team-oriented – works effectively with Engineering, Production and other departments.
• Adaptable – comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Organised – able to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands.
• Driven – motivated by improving equipment performance, reliability and productivity.
• Committed to continuous improvement – always looking for better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

If you are interested in this role then please get in touch with Joshua at Stirling Warrington.

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