Maintenance Engineer

  • SER (Staffing) Ltd
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

My client is a world-renowned packaging company and is a leading provider of corrugated packaging within the UK and are seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to work with a strong team of maintenance engineers. As part of the team, you will provide planned and reactive maintenance of production lines and plant equipment.

Maintenance Engineer £47,000 - £57,000 Northampton

  • Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off - (6AM - 6PM) & (6PM-6AM) Repeated for 7 sets and this will be followed by 18 days off.
  • Our client is offering a salary reflecting experience with the potential to earn more through OT, training & development, EAP scheme, onsite mental health and well-being support, private pension.

Responsibilities include

  • Be able to read mechanical drawings and diagrams to carry out fault finding, repairs, and installations.
  • You will effectively lead and service and repair the machinery equipment & assets.
  • You will be required to work on mechanical issues including pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and conveyors.
  • You will be able to carry out alignment, stripping, rebuilding, and installation of mechanical components.
  • Commissioning of new machinery, breakdowns, service & installation.
  • Basic electrical fault finding and isolation where required.
  • Understanding and working safely on production machinery including high-speed equipment.

Essential:

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Must be comfortable with big machinery.
  • Experience of packaging, FMCG, industrial or another manufacturing industry.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
  • Good understanding of pneumatics and/or hydraulics.
  • Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, fault finding) would be advantageous.
  • A strong mechanical background with some electrical experience.
  • A related qualification in mechanical engineering or similar
  • A HNC, HND, Level 3 or a 1-2-year City & Guilds qualification is also welcome.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on or email a copy of your current CV to "SER-IN"