Overview
POSITION: Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Location: Northampton
Salary: £58k + Overtime + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Monday to Friday Day shift to start with, potentially moving to Monday to Friday Double days, and possibly to Continentals in 2027
The Role
As a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving advanced automated and robotic systems. This is a hands-on position requiring both electrical expertise and a solid understanding of mechanical systems. You will be involved in fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Electrical fault finding on automated machinery and robotic systems
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
* Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
* Basic to intermediate PLC programming, fault finding, and modification
* Support continuous improvement and automation projects
* Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards
Requirements
* Electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer
* City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
* Proven experience in an automation, robotics, or manufacturing environment
* Experience with PLC systems (reading, fault finding, and basic modifications)
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC systems
* Knowledge of robotics systems (e.g. ABB, FANUC, KUKA)
* Previous experience in high-speed or automated production environments
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
* Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics technology
* Ongoing training and career development
* Supportive and forward-thinking engineering team
* Exposure to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Apply
If you're a driven Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical expertise and experience in automation or robotics, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion
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