Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Daventry
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: £49,000 per annum
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join our engineering team at a fast-paced food manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production and site equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and compliance with food industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels
Support mechanical maintenance activities when required
Ensure all work is completed in line with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
Minimise downtime by responding promptly and effectively to breakdowns
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operationsSkills & Experience Required
Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment (highly desirable)
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with PLCs (fault finding only), inverters, and automated machinery
Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
Good understanding of mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatics)
Knowledge of food safety standards such as BRC, HACCP, or GMP
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independentlyBenefits
Competitive salary of £49,000
Stable Monday to Friday day shift (6am-2pm)
Opportunity to work in a modern food manufacturing facility
Ongoing training and development
Pension scheme
Holiday entitlement plus bank holidaysApply
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Closing Date: 15/02/2026
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