Multi Skilled Engineer Electrical Bias

POSITION: Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) Monday to Friday Day shift to start with, potentially moving to Monday to Friday Double days, and possibly to Continentals in 2027 LOCATION: Northampton SALARY: £58k + Overtime + Benefits JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent About the Company We are working on behalf of a highly innovative and growing engineering business operating at the forefront of automation and robotics. This organisation delivers cutting-edge solutions across manufacturing and industrial environments, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing growth and project demand, they are now looking to recruit a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their skilled engineering team. 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 Now 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