Lead Electrical Engineer

Company: Northampton Business Directory
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

POSITION: Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) 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.

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 projectsWork 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.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026