POSITION: Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) LOCATION: Northampton SALARY: £58k + Overtime + Benefits JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

We are working on behalf of a highly innovative and growing engineering business operating at the forefront of automation and robotics. This organisation delivers cutting-edge solutions across manufacturing and industrial environments, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Due to ongoing growth and project demand, they are now looking to recruit a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their skilled engineering team.

The Role

As a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving advanced automated and robotic systems. This is a hands-on position requiring both electrical expertise and a solid understanding of mechanical systems.

You will be involved in fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Electrical fault finding on automated machinery and robotic systems

* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment

* Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

* Basic to intermediate PLC programming, fault finding, and modification

* Support continuous improvement and automation projects

* Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime

* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards

Requirements

* Electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer

* City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

* Proven experience in an automation, robotics, or manufacturing environment

* Experience with PLC systems (reading, fault finding, and basic modifications)

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

* Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC systems

* Knowledge of robotics systems (e.g. ABB, FANUC, KUKA)

* Previous experience in high-speed or automated production environments

What’s On Offer

* Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

* Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics technology

* Ongoing training and career development

* Supportive and forward-thinking engineering team

* Exposure to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply Now

If you’re a driven Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical expertise and experience in automation or robotics, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion