Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
£56,000 per year including shift allowance + overtime opportunities
4 on 4 off, 12‑hour shifts (days one week, nights the next)
About the RoleWe are looking for an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our team. This is a hands‑on role where you will maintain, improve, and troubleshoot site equipment while driving safety, reliability, and efficiency.
You will work proactively and reactively, prioritising breakdowns in line with business needs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. An electrical bias is desirable, alongside mechanical and general engineering skills.
What You'll Do- Perform planned and predictive maintenance, as well as ad hoc repairs, prioritising work to ensure production continuity.
- Manage critical spares and stock levels, escalating issues to the Engineering Manager.
- Conduct maintenance and servicing safely, championing a zero‑harm culture.
- Use root cause analysis to prevent repeat breakdowns and improve operational reliability.
- Support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda, helping reduce environmental impact.
- Participate in daily and weekly review sessions, sharing knowledge and driving improvements.
- Support and mentor new team members.
- Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Experience with in FMCG or fast‑paced manufacturing environments desirable.
- Awareness of Legionella and HACCP compliance.
- Experience in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of Reliability Management techniques (FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM, etc.).
- Multi‑skilled with a preference for electrical bias, but training can be provided.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Opportunity to own your work areas and develop professionally.
- Be part of a safety‑focused, forward‑thinking engineering team.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Pension plan.
- Medicash plan.
- Free parking and electric charging.
- Spotify/Netflix perk.
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