Back End Line Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (Rotating Shifts)

Bolt; Kettering; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolt in Kettering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and improve Back End Line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role involves proactive maintenance, fault finding and collaboration with production teams to optimise line performance.

The position operates a rotating shift pattern with a salary around £53,487–£56,303 as competence is proven, offering progression on successful sign-off within the role.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and work independently or as part of a team.
• Desirable: Engineering Degree
• Desirable: Time-served engineering apprenticeship
• Desirable: Fabrication and welding experience
• Desirable: Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Maintain Back End Line equipment (Deco, Inside Spray, Necker and Palletiser)
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding
• Ensure equipment meets quality and safety standards
• Complete maintenance records and production documentation
• Support line efficiency and minimise downtime
• Work closely with Production Teams, Team Leaders and Shift Managers
• Provide effective shift handovers and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Fabrication

Welding

Job description

Bolt in Kettering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and improve Back End Line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role involves proactive maintenance, fault finding and collaboration with production teams to optimise line performance.

The position operates a rotating shift pattern with a salary around £53,487–£56,303 as competence is proven, offering progression on successful sign-off within the role.