Maintenance Engineer

My client is a world-renowned packaging company and is a leading provider of corrugated packaging within the UK and is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to work with a strong team of maintenance engineers. As part of the team, you will provide planned and reactive maintenance of production lines and plant equipment.

£47,000 - £57,000

Northampton

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off - (6AM - 6PM) & (6PM-6AM) repeated for 7 sets followed by 18 days off.

Our client is offering a salary reflecting experience with the potential to earn more through OT, training & development, EAP scheme, onsite mental health and well-being support, private pension.

• Read mechanical drawings and diagrams to carry out fault finding, repairs, and installations.
• Effectively lead, service, and repair machinery equipment & assets.
• Work on mechanical issues including pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Carry out alignment, stripping, rebuilding, and installation of mechanical components.
• Commission new machinery, handle breakdowns, and oversee service & installation.
• Perform basic electrical fault finding and isolation where required.
• Understand and work safely on production machinery including high-speed equipment.

• Strong customer service skills.
• Comfortable with big machinery.
• Experience in packaging, FMCG, industrial or another manufacturing industry.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Good understanding of pneumatics and/or hydraulics.
• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, fault finding) would be advantageous.
• Strong mechanical background with some electrical experience.
• Related qualification in mechanical engineering or similar.
• A HNC, HND, Level 3 or a 1‑2‑year City & Guilds qualification is also welcome.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to “SER-IN