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Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown RecruitmentHolcot, Northampton🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£46k - £53.5k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Holcot, Northampton, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading FMCG Manufacturer in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers to join a well-established manufacturer, operating in a high-speed, high-volume environment. These roles are essential to maintaining production performance and driving continuous improvements across the site. Maintenance Engineer Location - Northampton Salary - £46,000 - £53,500 Shift Pattern - PANAMA Days and Nights

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs across electrical and mechanical systems to minimise production downtime<br />Take a hands-on approach in both scheduled maintenance and immediate breakdown response<br />Maintain, optimise, and repair a range of equipment including slicing systems, seasoning units, conveyors, and automated packaging lines<br />Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to increase machine efficiency and reduce unplanned stoppages<br />Work closely with operations and production teams to ensure smooth running of equipment and minimal disruption<br />Ensure compliance with health &amp; safety and internal maintenance procedures at all timesSkills &amp; Experience Required: Strong hands-on experience working with both electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or production setting<br />Experience in a similar role such as (multi skilled engineer, shift engineer, shift technician, engineering technician, electrical maintenance engineer)<br />Practical knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting automated machinery, particularly in packaging or food processing environments (preferred but not essential)<br />Confidence in reacting to breakdowns as well as carrying out preventative maintenance tasksIf this position could be of interest, please apply or reach out to for more information

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