Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 + Overtime available @ 1.5x (OTE £60,000+)
Hours: Four on, Four off - Shift Rotation Days & Nights
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established, multinational, and forward‑thinking organisation that continues to grow within the UK market. Due to ongoing expansion, the business is opening a new, fully modernised facility in Corby, creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team from day one.
The Package
Excellent base salary with opportunities for long-term progression
Onsite parking and modern staff facilities
Ongoing training & development – continuous investment in upskilling and relevant qualifications
Employee discount scheme covering major retailers, gyms, and lifestyle brands
Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution
29 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Access to company shop membership and additional internal benefits
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Engineering Support
Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, diagnostic assessments, and timely repairs on a wide variety of production and automated warehouse machinery.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and improve reliability across equipment such as conveyors, automated storage systems, control panels, motors, sensors, and packaging machines.
Assist in engineering projects, equipment installations, continuous improvement activities, and machinery upgrades as the site expands.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site health & safety policies, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
Maintain accurate engineering logs, maintenance records, and ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with the Engineering Manager, production teams, shift leaders, and contractors to support smooth and efficient operations across the facility.
Provide technical guidance when required and support the wider team during breakdowns and high‑priority issues.
Operational Support
React quickly to machinery faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
Contribute to engineering team meetings, sharing insights, improvement ideas, and feedback to support plant reliability and performance.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a food manufacturing, cold storage, or general manufacturing environment.
Fully multi‑skilled with a strong electrical bias preferred (experience with 3‑phase systems, sensors, PLC‑controlled equipment advantageous).
Comfortable working independently or within a team environment.
Able to work safely at height (40+ metres) when required, using correct equipment and procedures.
A solid understanding of automated warehouse systems, conveyor technology, mechanical handling equipment, and modern production machinery.
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on or (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.
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Salary description
£47000.00 - £52000.00 per year