Maintenance Engineer

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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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