Job Description:

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Daventry,

£48,000

3 Shift

We are recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join an established manufacturing operation in Daventry. Working within a fast-paced, automated production environment, you will play a key role in maintaining plant and machinery, minimising downtime and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The role will involve a combination of planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response and continuous improvement, working across assembly, testing and production areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on automated production lines, machinery, test cells and assembly equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and minimising production downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to prevent recurring faults and improve reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Work with production teams to prioritise maintenance requirements and support operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure spare parts are identified and requisitioned when required.
• Support the development and training of colleagues within the maintenance team.

The Candidate

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Experience fault finding on automated production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults systematically and implement effective repairs.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Knowledge of PLCs, particularly Siemens S7, would be advantageous.
• Experience with robotics, automated assembly lines or test equipment would also be beneficial.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or get in touch for an informal chat about the role.