Maintenance Engineer

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is proud to be representing a well-established business in Northampton in their search for a Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work night shifts, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, 3 days on and 3 days off.

The Business:

This company operates in the food industry and offers:

• Rapidly expanding UK operations with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• Part of an international group, offering long-term stability and career progression
• Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
• Excellent working environment and a collaborative team culture

The Role of the Maintenance Engineer:

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for preventative maintenance and attending breakdowns across site equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

• Minimise unplanned downtime through effective fault-finding and timely repairs
• Identify root causes and implement long-term fixes to support continuous improvement
• Ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are consistently upheld
• Work closely with operations teams and escalate unresolved issues where needed

About the Maintenance Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, ONC).
• Over 2 year’s experience in a fast-paced, automated engineering/maintenance environment
• Strong fault-finding ability (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Experience with PLCs, inverters, servo motors or pneumatics
• HACCP Level 2 or 3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired)
• Fabrication and welding skills (desired)
• Experience in the food industry (desired)

Benefits of the Maintenance Engineer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme after 3 months (Employee 3% / Employer 5%)
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
• On-site wellbeing initiatives and health-focused activities
• Year-round employee engagement events and activities

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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