Maintenance Engineer

3 weeks ago

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Everest People Solutions Full time

Job Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)

Salary: £38,000

Location: Northamptonshire

Type: Full Time / Permanent


Overview

Everest People Solutions is currently seeking a versatile maintenance engineer with a strong focus on electrical skills. As a Maintenance Engineer, your main responsibility will be to maintain the smooth functioning of the factory by promptly addressing breakdowns and performing maintenance tasks. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in optimizing site operations by introducing enhancements in machinery, hygiene protocols, and overall efficiency. In the role of Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for both reactive responses to issues and proactive maintenance initiatives, ensuring that all work adheres to the highest standards throughout the entire facility.


Key Duties & Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer

  • Oversee maintenance operations across the factory.
  • Address breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Conduct repairs during production, alone or in teams, focusing on effectiveness.
  • Execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) proactively.
  • Achieve plant uptime and maintenance KPIs.
  • Introduce machinery and site enhancements.
  • Manage engineering time efficiently.
  • Ensure tool and equipment safety and cleanliness.
  • Adhere to technical protocols and GMP.
  • Maintain tidy workspaces, following hygiene standards.
  • Uphold Health and Safety standards.
  • Log daily engineering reports.
  • Assist in stock management.
  • Complete work orders promptly.
  • Coordinate with contractors.


Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

  • Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
  • Multi-skilled with NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Nationally recognised apprenticeship in engineering and 18th Edition Certification.
  • Proactive approach to fault finding and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work independently with knowledge, discipline, and initiative.
  • Practical and team-oriented attitude towards engineering challenges.
  • Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office and PPM systems, with understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Flexible and logical approach to work, demonstrating a sense of urgency for continuous improvement.
  • Strong decision-making skills.
  • Essential experience in the food industry.
  • Exposure to mixers, pulverisers, grinders advantageous.
  • Extensive breakdown analysis experience.
  • Health and Safety/Basic Food Hygiene training.
  • Experience in managing on-site contractors.
  • Flexible with start/finish times to align with production requirements.
  • Willingness to work extra hours in busy periods to meet business and customer needs.
  • Comfortable working in varying temperatures.
  • Physically fit for manual handling, working at height, and standing for long periods.

  • Maintenance Engineer

    7 days ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Pioneer Selection Ltd Full time

    **Maintenance Engineer** **Salary: £46,000** **Location: Corby, Northamptonshrie** A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading manufacturing company at their Site in Northampton. The company has multiple sites across the UK and is at the forefront of their industry. This is a company that hasbeen growing year on...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Everest People Solutions Full time

    Job Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)Salary: £38,000Location: Northamptonshire Type: Full Time / PermanentOverviewEverest People Solutions is currently seeking a versatile maintenance engineer with a strong focus on electrical skills. As a Maintenance Engineer, your main responsibility will be to maintain the smooth functioning of the factory...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Everest People Solutions Full time

    Job Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased) Salary: £38,000 Location: Northamptonshire Type: Full Time / Permanent Overview Everest People Solutions is currently seeking a versatile maintenance engineer with a strong focus on electrical skills. As a Maintenance Engineer, your main responsibility will be to maintain the smooth functioning of...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    6 days ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Everest People Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)Salary: £38,000Location: Northamptonshire Type: Full Time / PermanentOverviewEverest People Solutions is currently seeking a versatile maintenance engineer with a strong focus on electrical skills. As a Maintenance Engineer, your main responsibility will be to maintain the smooth functioning...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    5 days ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Limited Full time

    Maintenance Engineer Northamptonshire Commutable from - Northampton, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Bedford £40,000 + Overtime Days Monday to Friday Benefits: - 24 Days Holiday + Banks, Pensions, Enhanced Overtime Our client is a food manufacturer, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Pioneer Selection Ltd Full time

    Maintenance Engineer - BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURER - TRAINING AND UNRESTRICTED PROGRESSION. Salary: £55,000 + OT Location: Kettering We are currently recruiting for a gigantic blue chip brand within the food manufacturing sector. Our client is looking to take on a maintenance engineer due to an increase in business demand. Our client has remained dominant in...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    4 days ago

    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northampton Business Directory Full time

    Maintenance Engineer - BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURER - TRAINING AND UNRESTRICTED PROGRESSION.  Salary: £55 ,000 + OT  Location: Kettering We are currently recruiting for a gigantic blue chip brand within the food manufacturing sector. Our client is looking to take on a maintenance engineer due to an increase in business demand. Our client has remained dominant...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Regional Recruitment Services Full time

    Maintenance Engineer Rushden, Northamptonshire £32,000 to £33,000 Permanent Mon - Fri (Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 5.00pm Fri 7.30am - 11.30am) + Overtime paid at time and a half As a leading organization specialising in servicing, repairing, and maintaining cutting-edge machinery, we uphold a commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. Currently, we...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    2 days ago

    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Wills Consultants Ltd Full time

    About the Maintenance Engineer Role : Wills Consultants are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a successful growing team. Our client is a global engineering company that specialise in automation within warehouses. You will be working within a small team and ensuring all activities relating to both reactive and planned maintenance are carried out within...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the Maintenance...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the Maintenance...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the Maintenance...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the Maintenance...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the Maintenance...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    iO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly. As the...

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    7 days ago

    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    Job DescriptioniO Associates have partnered with a global food and drink manufacturer based in Kettering in the Search for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team.It's an exciting time for the business with some recent investment in the site resulting in this new role being created to support the increased production run smoothly.As the...

  • Shift Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Synergi Search & Select Limited Full time

    Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Shift - FMCG/Manufacturing Synergi are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join one of the leading FMCG/Manufacturers in the country. As a multi-skilled maintenance engineer you will be working alongside other multi-skilled maintenance engineers. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Conducting Reactive...

  • Shift Engineer

    2 days ago

    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Synergi Search & Select Limited Full time

    Synergi are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join one of the leading FMCG/Manufacturers in the country. As a multi-skilled maintenance engineer you will be working alongside other multi-skilled maintenance engineers. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Conducting Reactive and planned Maintenance on high-speed production...

  • Shift Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Synergi Search & Select Limited Full time

    Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Shift - FMCG/Manufacturing Synergi are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join one of the leading FMCG/Manufacturers in the country. As a multi-skilled maintenance engineer you will be working alongside other multi-skilled maintenance engineers. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Conducting Reactive...