Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Company: Synergi Recruitment
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Our client is one of the leading FMCG / Manufacturers in the country. This is the chance to join a company with presence in over 40 different markets.

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer working night shifts, responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical systems within a clean food production environment. Reporting into an Engineering Supervisor, the role focuses on ensuring minimal downtime of automated production equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electrical fault finding, diagnostics, repair and installation
  • Wiring and maintenance of control panels, inverters, sensors and three-phase systems
  • Mechanical maintenance including bearings, gearboxes, pumps and valves
  • Planned and reactive maintenance on automated conveyors and associated processing machinery
  • Supporting continuous operation of slicing, wrapping and labelling equipment
  • Working effectively under pressure within a small shift team

The Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Strong electrical bias with proven hands-on fault-finding ability
  • Mechanical maintenance experience in a production environment
  • Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
  • Experience working with automated conveyor systems
  • Ability to work night shifts (Sunday to Thursday, 9pm–6am)
  • Confidence working as part of a two-person shift team

Desirable Skills:

  • Recognised apprenticeship or relevant electrical qualification
  • Experience with control panels and automation equipment
  • Familiarity with clean food production environments

Benefits Include:

  • Salary up to £50,000
  • Pension contribution
  • 20 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Monthly pay
  • On-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • PPE provided

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.

Posted: March 20th, 2026