Maintenance Engineer, Corby

Maintenance Engineer Corby 4 on 4 off days and nights£54,000 Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients engineering team at a fast-paced food manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production and site equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and compliance with food industry standards.Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery Diagnose and repair electrical faults on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels Support mechanical maintenance activities when requiredEnsure all work is completed in line with food safety, hygiene, and health&safety regulations Minimise downtime by responding promptly and effectively to breakdowns Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation Support installation and commissioning of new equipment Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operationsSkills&Experience Required Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment (highly desirable) Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills Experience with PLCs (fault finding only), inverters, and automated machinery Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City&Guilds, or equivalent) Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings Good understanding of mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatics) Knowledge of food safety standards such as BRC, HACCP, or GMP Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independentlyBenefits Opportunity to work in a modern food manufacturing facility Ongoing training and development Pension scheme Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touchThis vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 05/06/2026 'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.'TPBN1_UKTJ