Maintenance Engineer

My client is a world-renowned packaging company and is a leading provider of corrugated packaging within the UK and are seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to work with a strong team of maintenance engineers. As part of the team, you will provide planned and reactive maintenance of production lines and plant equipment. Maintenance Engineer £47,000 - £57,000 Northampton Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off – (6AM – 6PM) & (6PM-6AM) Repeated for 7 sets and this will be followed by 18 days off. Our client is offering a salary reflecting experience with the potential to earn more through OT, training & development, EAP scheme, onsite mental health and well-being support, private pension. Responsibilities include Be able to read mechanical drawings and diagrams to carry out fault finding, repairs, and installations. You will effectively lead and service and repair the machinery equipment & assets. You will be required to work on mechanical issues including pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and conveyors. You will be able to carry out alignment, stripping, rebuilding, and installation of mechanical components. Commissioning of new machinery, breakdowns, service & installation. Basic electrical fault finding and isolation where required. Understanding and working safely on production machinery including high-speed equipment. Essential: Strong customer service skills Must be comfortable with big machinery. Experience of packaging, FMCG, industrial or another manufacturing industry. Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience. Good understanding of pneumatics and/or hydraulics. Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, fault finding) would be advantageous. A strong mechanical background with some electrical experience. A related qualification in mechanical engineering or similar A HNC, HND, Level 3 or a 1–2-year City & Guilds qualification is also welcome. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to “SER-IN