Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Thrapston, Northamptonshire £45,000 - £56,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys fault finding, improving machinery and being part of a site that genuinely invests in its people?
Unlike many manufacturing sites, you'll have access to a fully equipped engineering workshop complete with fabrication facilities, lathe, milling equipment and welding bays, allowing engineers to get involved in practical improvement projects rather than simply responding to breakdowns.
The Shift Pattern
4 on, 4 off shift pattern with a 1 in 4 night shift rotation, providing a strong work-life balance while maintaining exposure to all areas of the operation.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive salary package
Market-leading pension scheme
Life assurance
Generous holiday entitlement
Colleague discount scheme
Flexible benefits platform
Healthcare cash plan
Aviva Digital GP access
Wellbeing support through Vita Health
Employee assistance programme
Salary finance options
Family-friendly policies and enhanced leave
Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
Recognition and reward schemes
Ongoing training and development opportunitiesThe Role
Electrical and mechanical fault finding on automated production and packaging equipment
Planned preventative maintenance activities
Continuous improvement and reliability projects
Installation and commissioning support for new machinery
Fabrication and workshop engineering work
Supporting operational performance through proactive engineering solutions
Working closely with production teams to maximise equipment uptime
Equipment Includes
Optical sorters
ProSeal and Redpack machinery
Multi-head weighers
Flow wrappers
Conveyors and automated packaging systems
Various fresh produce processing and packing equipment
About You
Multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, fresh produce, packaging or automated production environments
Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent qualification
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Welding, fabrication or machining experience would be advantageousThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants more than just reactive maintenance. You'll be joining a site that values technical development, encourages hands-on engineering and offers genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset