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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title – Electrical Maintenance EngineerLocation – Thrapston, NorthamptonshireSalary – £46,000 – £50,000 + Bonus (up to 10%)Shift – 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (42 hours per week) Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing facility within a globally recognised packaging business. This site is part of a large international group and offers excellent job security, structured processes, and long-term career stability. Working within a well-established engineering team, you will predominantly focus on electrical fault finding and maintenance across a range of modern production machinery. This is an ideal role for an engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and working in a technically challenging environment. Key Responsibilities • Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on site machinery, • Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime, • Working on a variety of equipment including corrugators, conveyors, packaging machines, palletisers and cutting machinery, • Electrical fault finding on control circuits, PLCs, drives, inverters, motors and sensors, • Supporting mechanical fault finding when required (gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, hydraulics and pneumatics), • PLC fault finding (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley – fault finding only), • Working closely with the engineering team, team leaders and planners to maintain site performance, • Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and site standardsSector – Factory Maintenance (Packaging / FMCG)Non-Negotiable Requirements, • Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent / Naric approved), • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environmentDesirable Requirements, • Experience within packaging, paper, or high-speed manufacturing environments, • Experience working with Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley PLCsThe Electrical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:, • Working for a large, stable, and globally recognised manufacturing group, • Excellent shift pattern with strong work-life balance, • 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off, • 18 days off after every 7th/8th cycle, • Annual bonus up to 10% + monthly KPI bonus, • Pension and ongoing training opportunities, • Long-term job security within a growing business

Maintenance Engineer Kettering Monday-Friday | 3 shift £48,000 - £50,000 Benefits:- • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Generous enhanced pension scheme, • Private healthcare (family plan), • Life assurance 4x annual salary, • Staff discounts platform Our client is part of a global group, a leader in their field! Due to growth within their engineering team, they are looking for a number of multi-skilled engineers. Role & Responsibilities: • Responsible for supporting all PPM and reactive maintenance across site, • Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs, • Regularly upgrading machinery and completing project work, • Uploading and configuring software on new machinery, • Working on Conveyors, Pumps, Motors, Gearboxes, Chains, Belts, Bearings Knowledge, Skills & Experience: • Experienced Maintenance Engineer (ideally Multi-Skilled), • Must have worked within a manufacturing environment, • Experience working within packaging or another FMCG environment would be advantageous, • Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding & diagnostics skills If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £48000 - £50000 per annum + Benefits Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Electrical Shift Engineer • £50,500, • Over 200 days off per year, • 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off + extended holiday blocks, • Christmas, boxing day & NYE off, • Enhanced overtime rate, • Life Assurance 4x salary, • 2 x Bonus schemes (Monthly & annual), • Enhanced pension Roles/Responsibilities • Electrical maintenance and fault-finding on PLC-controlled machines, drives, and motors, • Repair and Maintain fast moving machinery such as conveyors, wrappers, strappers, corrugators, folders, gluers etc., • Monitor machine performance and reduce downtime where possible, • Carry out preventative maintenance schedules alongside the mechanical engineer, • Be an electrical engineer or a multiskilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, • Have a recognized engineering qualification (ideally NVQ, BTEC, HNC, HND etc.) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £50000 - £50500 per annum + BENEFITS Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are working exclusively with a one of the UK’s well established & highly respected flexible packaging machinery businesses, recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Field Service Engineer with both Mechanical & Electrical (Electrical bias) skills to install, maintain & repair a variety of semi-automatic & automatic equipment, made by leading, high-quality business partnering brands from Europe. Many of the employees have represented this business for a minimum of 20 years, displaying fantastic longevity amongst the current workforce, as this company is people centric & really invests in its people. As the company’s Field Service Engineer, you will work with both SME & Major National clients, working on their Vertical (VFFS) and Horizontal (HFFS) form fill & seal machinery, flow wrapping machinery, semi and automatic banding system machines, automatic bag forming & bag filling machinery, automatic sleeve wrapping and shrink wrapping lines, & other associated machinery, most with PLC controls (Mitsubishi & Siemens PLC’s). You will get to test your engineering skills across an array of differing machinery, from entry level models & mid-range options, through to larger, high-volume, high-speed machinery, giving you variety in your working day. This role is both field based (UK wide) & Workshop based

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are working exclusively with a one of the UK’s well established & highly respected flexible packaging machinery businesses, recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Field Service Engineer with both Mechanical & Electrical (Electrical bias) skills to install, maintain & repair a variety of semi-automatic & automatic equipment, made by leading, high-quality business partnering brands from Europe. Many of the employees have represented this business for a minimum of 20 years, displaying fantastic longevity amongst the current workforce, as this company is people centric & really invests in its people. As the company’s Field Service Engineer, you will work with both SME & Major National clients, working on their Vertical (VFFS) and Horizontal (HFFS) form fill & seal machinery, flow wrapping machinery, semi and automatic banding system machines, automatic bag forming & bag filling machinery, automatic sleeve wrapping and shrink wrapping lines, & other associated machinery, most with PLC controls (Mitsubishi & Siemens PLC’s). You will get to test your engineering skills across an array of differing machinery, from entry level models & mid-range options, through to larger, high-volume, high-speed machinery, giving you variety in your working day. This role is both field based (UK wide) & Workshop based, so flexibility is required. Duties: * Install, service, modify, fault find & repair flexible packaging mac...

This role focuses on those who have military experience and/or are military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector. Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. Amazons military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon. At Amazon, thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience. The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations theyre the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, youll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You'll help to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment too. Key job responsibilities • Proactive and preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of site equipment, • Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse, • Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness, • Uphold all health and safety policies and practices, • Support the development and progression of on-site apprentices, • Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject, • Relevant experience as a qualified engineer, • Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, • Advanced proficiency in the local language verbally and in writingPreferred Qualifications, • Experience in condition-based monitoring, • Experience working with print and apply machines, • Experience in fault-finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems

Technical Sales Engineer - Packaging Machinery / FMCG £45,000-£50,000 + £5k-£20k Performance Bonus + £450/month Car Allowance Field-based | UK A rare opportunity for a hands-on packaging or FMCG service engineer to step into a more advanced, solutions-focused role. Di

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations theyre the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, youll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You'll help to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment too. Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Key job responsibilities • Proactive and preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of site equipment, • Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse, • Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness, • Uphold all health and safety policies and practices, • Support the development and progression of on-site apprentices, • Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject, • Relevant experience as a qualified engineer, • Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, • Advanced proficiency in the local language verbally and in writingPreferred Qualifications, • Experience in condition-based monitoring, • Experience working with print and apply machines, • Experience in fault-finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems

Position: Maintenance Shift Engineer Location: Kettering, Northants Salary: £42,431.58 per year Weekends Only TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire skilled a Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work weekends within their automated distribution facility based in Kettering. This role involves maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility. Shift Pattern: Weekends only Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1 weekend on day shift 6am - 6pm, 1 weekend on night shift 6pm - 6am Weekly rotation between days and nights Key Responsibilities: Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing. Efficiently manage time using CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilization. Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimize downtime. Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions. Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls. Prioritize health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments. Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings. Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision. Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities. Understand and work with control systems. Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and customer environments. Skills and Qualifications Required: Qualification at NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and technologies. Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality. Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage. Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications. Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory. A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential. Desirable Attributes: Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical diagrams. Familiarity with 415V motor controls and understanding of PLC systems. Awareness of health and safety standards, including conducting risk assessments. Customer-oriented approach with effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels. Willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in training programs, including potential travel within Europe. Previous experience within an FMCG environment, such as distribution, packaging or production. Benefits: Employer pension contributions of up to 6%. Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits. Life insurance for added financial security. Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs. Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources. Employee assistance program for personal and professional support. Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting. Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires. Employee of the Quarter awards to recognize outstanding contributions. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you. INDUK

Multi-Skilled Engineer – Weekend Days Kettering, Northamptonshire £23.63 per hour (circa £30,000) Saturday & Sunday | 06:00 – 18:00 The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a modern, growing manufacturing site on a permanent weekend day shift. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable role working just 2 days per week (24 hours) while earning a strong salary, with the chance to be part of a business investing heavily in automation, equipment, and site expansion. You’ll play a key role in keeping production running during peak weekend operations, where engineering support is critical to maintaining output and efficiency. What You’ll Be Doing As a Weekend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for: Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Supporting production teams with technical issues Working on a range of automated production equipment Assisting with ongoing improvements and project work Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with manufacturing standards The Equipment You’ll Work On Automated production and processing lines Conveyors, motors, and drives Pneumatic systems and bulk handling equipment Packaging and palletising systems PLC-controlled machinery What We’re Looking For Essential: Multi-skilled engineer (mechanical & electrical) Experience in manufacturing or process industries Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Good understanding of health & safety Desirable: PLC fault-finding experience Experience in automated production environments Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or similar) What You’ll Get £23.63 per hour Approx. £30,000 annual earnings (based on weekend hours) 33 days holiday (pro rata) Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution) Long-term, stable role in a growing business Exposure to modern equipment and ongoing site investment Great work-life balance with weekdays free Why Apply? This role is ideal if you’re looking for: A better work-life balance A part-time engineering role with strong earning potential (pro rata) The chance to work in a modern, automated manufacturing environment A business that is actively investing in its people and equipment If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys working independently and wants a high-impact role across weekend production, this could be a great fit. Please call nick on (phone number removed) or drop me an email

The Engineering Department at Kettering have an exciting opportunity for a Night Shift Engineer to join the team. Maintenance Engineer (Multi Skilled). Take a proactive approach to continually improve housekeeping standards in engineering workshops and around the site.

An international packaging equipment manufacturer based in Taplow is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in field service engineering, ideally within the packaging or related machinery industry. Position: Field Service Engine

Temp Role) Are you a technically minded Project Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative packaging and thermal testing projects within a highly regulated, quality-driven environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist organisation within packaging qualification and cold chain te

Provide hands-on engineering support to solve mechanical and electrical faults. Assist with shutdowns, start-ups and priority engineering tasks. Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical).

To support the continued expansion and to elevate packaging capabilities, we’re looking for a Packaging Engineer to join the dynamic team. Driving sustainability and value engineering initiatives across the packaging supply chain. Supporting packaging supplier and co-packer audits.

Lead Mechanical Engineer Kemsley Paper MillAbout the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team at Kemsley Paper Mill. Reporting to the Area Engineering Manager, you w

A leading packaging company in Hillington Park, Renfrewshire is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to develop and maintain mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should have mechanical or electrical engineering skills, and a degree/diploma in the field is a plus.

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering skills. Bachelor's Degree / College Diploma in Engineering or related field is a plus. Experience in the packaging industry is a plus.

An innovative technology company is looking for a senior engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced packaging solutions for photonic devices. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in photonics or optoelectronics, with a strong background in packaging engineering

A recruitment consultancy is seeking Controls and Commissioning Engineers involved in process engineering and industrial automation. Individuals who excel in complex engineering environments are encouraged to apply.

A Luxury Automotive OEM in Gaydon is seeking a Vehicle Package Engineer to join their team on a rolling contract basis.

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks a skilled process engineer to optimize plating and etching processes for semiconductor packaging. Responsibilities include developing processes for advanced packaging technologies, conducting validations, and liaising with vendors.

A respected engineering company based in West Yorkshire is seeking a Field Based Electrical Engineer to support customers across the UK. The role includes installation and maintenance of print & packaging machinery, requiring strong PLC knowledge and field experience.

A cutting-edge technology firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to manage their front end packaging processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing and assembly engineering. Key responsibilities include defining assembly p

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the development and improvement of packaging solutions in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in packaging technology, preferably in the beverage industry. Responsibilities will include m

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Berkshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead packaging projects for a multinational food manufacturer, optimizing design and sustainability goals.

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of innovative machinery, including packaging equipment and automation solutions. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWo

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. The role involves leading packaging trials, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance.

Proven hands‑on experience with enterprise application packaging technologies including MSI repackaging tools (AdminStudio, InstallShield, Advanced Installer), MSIX packaging and conversion, App‑V, MECM/SCCM and Microsoft Intune. We are looking for a Senior Application Packaging & Workplace Engi

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Application Packaging & Workplace Engineer for an insurance client on a 6-month contract. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining enterprise application packages and requires extensive experience in application packaging technologies, par

A global packaging solutions company seeks a Technical Support Specialist to provide installation, maintenance, and customer support for equipment across the UK.

An innovative sustainability company in Greater London is seeking a Coating Process Engineer to lead the development of natural material technologies into scalable packaging solutions.

Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field. Amazon is seeking a business-oriented Deployment Execution Engineer to deliver complex logistics process automation and storage initiatives for the continued expansion of our UK fulfilment network. Ama

This is a standout opportunity for a senior Packaging Design Engineer to work at the heart of a design‑led, fast‑paced environment delivering production‑ready innovative packaging for beauty, cosmetic and FMCG products. Engineer structurally robust packaging solutions for liquid‑based FMCG p

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to work on flexible packaging machinery across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, with a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering and proficiency in 3D CAD tools. A cutting-edge tech company in Greater London is seeking a Mechanical Engineer focused on designing opto-mechanical assemblies.

Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Product, or Packaging Engineering and extensive experience in packaging environments. A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Packaging Design Engineer for a role based in Greater London. This position involves engineering robust packaging solu

A cutting-edge technology company in Greater London seeks a Senior Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to drive assembly processes from prototypes to production. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in manufacturing and assembly engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a desi

A sustainable packaging innovator in Greater London is seeking an Extrusion Engineer to lead the development of natural material technologies into scalable solutions.

Benefits: Employer Pension contribution of up to 8%, Private Medical Insurance, Product Allowance, Progression Opportunities, Training and much more!Key Experience and Qualifications: ONC or equ

The ideal candidate should have experience in automated packaging design and be skilled in manufacturing engineering practices. The role involves designing packaging machinery using 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with client needs. A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mec