Maintenance Engineer - Tooling

About the role

Thrapston Division, Haldens Parkway, Thrapston Manufacturing is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for its tooling area. The role reports to the Site Engineering Manager and ensures machines run reliably with minimal downtime. It is a hands-on position with strong technical skills and quick problem-solving, on an 8-hour shift Monday to Friday only, with flexibility on start time.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance on production equipment, spotting and fixing issues before they cause disruption
• Respond to machinery breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair them or coordinate with external specialists
• Perform machine adjustments and changeovers to support production line efficiency
• Monitor and calibrate equipment to meet accuracy, quality and safety standards
• Work with production teams on process improvements and give technical advice
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, schedules, repairs and spare parts inventory
• Follow health and safety guidelines and stay up to date with industry advances

Required profile

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, e.g. ONC mechanical engineering or BTEC level 3 in mechanical engineering)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems used in the FMCG industry
• Good understanding of HACCP principles
• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and a can-do attitude

Required skills

• Troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, pumps and packaging equipment
• Ideally an IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations

What we offer

• Permanent position, 40 hours per week, competitive salary and benefits
• At least 28 days holiday pro rata, increasing with service
• 15% discount for colleagues and 10% for friends and family
• Subsidised staff canteen and free parking
• Pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Aviva Digital GP and wellbeing support, and family-friendly leave