Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: circa £45,000 per annum

Shifts: 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm (flexibility to choose rotating shifts or permanent shift)

Summary: Due to continued sustainable growth, we are seeking to recruit two outstanding Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) to work either a 6am – 2pm or 2pm – 10pm shift or rotating shift. The client is a family run business with a fabulous team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform improvements and rectifications on rubber and plastic processing machinery/ancillaries.


• Escalate breakdown details, solutions, timescales, and costs effectively.


• Document maintenance tasks and issues, identifying root causes and remedial actions to prevent recurring problems.


• Liaise with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service support to resolve problems and order spares.


• Assist in the introduction of new plant and equipment.


• Participate in improvement projects, including process optimization, product enhancements, and tooling upgrades.


• Identify, report, and rectify potential health and safety concerns.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent).


• Experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment (ideally rubber and plastic processing machinery).


• Proficient in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.


• Skilled in the use of workshop equipment.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Sick pay scheme