Maintenance Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Weedon Bec is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with mechanical or electrical bias to maintain production equipment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Engineering Qualification and experience in fast-paced environments. This role offers ongoing training, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for overtime, promoting a proactive team atmosphere focused on safety and reliability.

Benefits

Healthcare

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Secure role

Overtime available

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Confident in fault-finding and diagnostics on automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve automated production and packaging equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
• Work closely with production teams and Engineering Manager.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical bias

Proactive attitude

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias) - Days

Sector: FMCG Manufacturer

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Shift: Days

Location: Weedon Bec, Northampton

I am currently working with a well-established and highly successful FMCG manufacturer, recognised as a market leader within its sector, to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias for their modern production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a business that places strong value on its people, promotes a positive and collaborative working environment. The company is seeking a hands‑on, proactive Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a fast‑paced FMCG environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of reliability and safety.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of automated production and packaging equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams, carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the site.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical bias
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ideally worked within an FMCG or fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Proven ability in planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns
• Confident fault‑finding and diagnostic skills on automated production machinery
• Proactive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and contribute to the wider engineering team

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure role within a stable and growing FMCG business
• Overtime available
• On‑site parking

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the right experience and background, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Salma at Pioneer Selection.