Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £44,000 per annum + Overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client, a well-established and successful manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical 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 Engineer looking for a secure and rewarding opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.
