Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Commutable from Towcester, Northampton, Brackley and Daventry)

Salary: GBP44,000 per annum + Overtime

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client, a well-established and successful manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position within a growing company that offers a competitive salary, regular overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, plant machinery, and site services to ensure maximum operational efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Fault finding, servicing, and repair of production machinery and plant equipment

Maintenance of machine drive mechanisms and rotating machinery

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and process systems

Maintenance and testing of plant services and site facilities

Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults efficiently

Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and technical documentation

Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures

Requirements

Recognised engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent industry experience

Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial maintenance environment

Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Experience working with:

oConveyors

oElevators

oGrinders

oWeighing equipment

oRotating machinery

Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings

Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities

Desirable Skills

Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical bias and electrical fault-finding experience

Pneumatics experience

Previous experience within the food manufacturing industry

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

07:30 - 17:30

1-hour lunch break

Daily overtime included:

o7.5 hours paid at basic rate

o1.5 hours paid at 1.5x overtime rate

Following a successful probation period (maximum 6 months), engineers participate in an on-call rota, typically one week in six, with the option to work night shifts during call-out weeks.

Please note: Applicants must be willing to participate in on-call rotas and work weekend overtime when required.

Benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Insurance

On-Site Parking

Overtime Opportunities

Long-Term Career Development

If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure and rewarding opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5419035905