Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate:£37k - 43k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Northampton
County:Northamptonshire
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL40
Post Date:November 5, 2025
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About the Role

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Nights Shifts

 

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000

Location: Northampton

Shifts: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, 3 on / 3 off

 

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Northampton; they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to help maximise uptime and drive continuous improvement across a highly automated site.

 

The Business

  • Rapidly expanding UK operations focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Part of an international group offering long-term stability and clear progression
  • Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
  • Excellent working environment and collaborative team culture

 

The Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will deliver preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on a wide range of automated equipment, with a strong focus on electrical fault-finding, controls and drives.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime
  • Investigate root causes and implement robust, long-term fixes
  • Maintain and improve control systems (PLCs, HMIs, VSDs/inverters, sensors, safety circuits)
  • Complete planned maintenance and statutory checks to schedule
  • Uphold site safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times
  • Collaborate with operations, escalating unresolved issues where needed

 

About the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, HNC); Multiskilled mechanically is a plus
  • Strong electrical fault-finding in fast-paced, automated environments (2+ years)
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs/HMIs, inverters/VSDs, servo motors, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits
  • 18th Edition (desired)
  • Exposure to SCADA and basic instrumentation/pneumatics (desired)
  • HACCP Level 2/3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired)
  • Food industry experience (desired)

 

Benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension (Employee 3% / Employer 5% after 3 months)
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
  • On-site wellbeing initiatives and year-round engagement activities

 

If this sounds like you, I’d love to speak.

Contact: Adele Lewis — Call: 07441 934030 or 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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