Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Northampton
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

ACS Staffing Solutions is currently supporting a leading manufacturing client in their search for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their operations team based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified engineer to contribute to a fast-paced, regulated environment where safety, compliance, and efficiency are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing performance and compliance of machinery and systems, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key duties include:
-Conducting reactive electrical maintenance and troubleshooting across a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems
-Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently to reduce downtime
-Maintaining detailed records of all maintenance work, inspections, and associated reports
-Developing and implementing a preventative maintenance schedule
-Supporting other engineers and coordinating with contractors as needed
-Fitting new parts and components as part of maintenance or upgrades
-Managing emergency repairs and unplanned maintenance issues
-Conducting routine inspections and annual servicing
-Maintaining appropriate stock levels of equipment and supplies
-Supervising contractors where applicable
-Ensuring full compliance with hygiene, housekeeping, and health & safety standards
-Adhering to CCP and LCP procedures under HACCP guidelines
-Working closely with the Technical and Factory Managers to uphold site standards

Essential Skills and Experience:
-Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
-Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
-Strong knowledge of manufacturing machinery and associated systems
-Experience working in cold environments with appropriate use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
-A proactive and safety-conscious approach

Benefits Include:

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Ad hoc performance-related bonuses
• Access to financial wellbeing support
• Gym membership discounts via a partnered scheme
• Retail discount programme
• Employee reward and recognition initiatives

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