Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEERNorthampton£43,000 + BenefitsDouble 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 ROLEAs 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 PATTERNCurrently 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