Engineering Technician (Multiskilled) – Corby
Location:
Corby, Northamptonshire
Shifts:
Rotating shifts – Days, Afternoons, Nights (Monday–Friday and Sunday–Thursday)
Salary:
Competitive + Shift Allowance + On-Call Payment
On-Call:
1 in 4 weekends (Friday 10pm – Sunday 10pm)
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a multiskilled maintenance professional looking to join a leading manufacturing site with a strong focus on safety, performance, and innovation?
On behalf of our client, a respected name in the food manufacturing sector,
Pertemps
are seeking a proactive and experienced
Engineering Technician, with Electrical bias
to join their growing team in
Corby
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.
About the Role
You'll be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of site equipment through planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs. Working closely with production teams, you'll help ensure operational performance is consistently delivered at the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver all maintenance activity in line with site safety, health, and environmental practices
Perform planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems
Fault-find on PLCs, SCADA, DCS and HMIs
Conduct instrument calibrations and maintain accurate records via the CMMS
Review contractor RAMS and issue permits to work as required
Support site operations by maintaining optimal equipment performance
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Maintain facilities in a clean, tidy, and safe condition
Provide engineering support across a multi-shift rota and be available for on-call duties
Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who is:
? Apprentice-trained with Multiskilled Mechanical and/or Electrical experience
? Experienced in the food industry or working with hygienic equipment
? Familiar with CMMS, PPM, and predictive maintenance practices
? Skilled in fault-finding on PLCs/DCS/SCADA systems
? Comfortable reviewing RAMS and managing external contractors (desirable)
? Strong in planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving
? A great communicator and team player
Qualifications
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential)
HNC / HND (Desirable)
17th or 18th Edition (Desirable)
IOSH / NEBOSH safety qualifications (Desirable)
CompEx (EX01-EX06) and ETP/CHP experience (Desirable)
Why Apply?
Work within a company committed to sustainability and ESG
Join a collaborative team environment that values continuous improvement
Access to professional development and training opportunities
Competitive salary and on-call allowances
Long-term, stable employment with a respected industry name
If you're a hands-on, multiskilled engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today! Or get in touch with us for a confidential conversation.