Electrical Biased Breakdown​/Maintenance Engineer

Breakdown Engineer - IND1

TXM Recruit are supporting a Breakdown Engineer company based in Rushden, Northampton, who have been operating for over 40 years with the onboarding of a new permanent Industrial electrician. The company has won the Northamptonshire SME Employer of the Year within the last 10 years and is looking to continue this success.

• Salary – £35,000 – £48,000 DOE
• Hours – 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm. 20 minute guaranteed stop for food and breaks when driving etc.
• Location – within a 60‑minute radius of Rushden (NN10)
• Other – Door‑to‑door pay, Work Van / Fuel. 6am‑6pm 1x rate, 6pm‑12pm 1.5x rate, 12pm‑6am 2x rate; stay away once a quarter to help supply Scottish customers; any weekend work is double time; travel time paid once reached site or when reached NN10 postcode.

The work will mix service and repair work on a number of industrial machines such as presses, compactors, balers, cut‑and‑crease machines, etc., and will work within the recycling, farm, printing and processing industries.

• Diagnose faults based upon open machines.
• Rectify faults using the electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulics and mechanical engineering for repairs when required.

• Work Van + Fuel.
• Door‑to‑door payment.
• 5 weeks holiday (25 working days) + Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• EICS Scheme for Bupa (6‑month probation).
• Discounts at Wicks and Halfords.
• Personal Accident Cover, Death in Service, Permanent and Total Disability Benefit.

• City & Guilds qualification in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Industry experience.
• Full UK License.

If you are a Breakdown Engineer looking for a new role, apply now!

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