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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