Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Kettering. The role offers a base salary of £40,000 for a three-day work week, with potential earnings of £45,000 and upwards. Candidates with mechanical or electrical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include maintaining automated machinery and providing technical support on various projects. The company promotes diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance-focused role within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to perform basic fault-finding on electrical components.
• Understanding of automated plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery.
• Provide technical support on projects, installations, and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

• Job Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £40000.00 per annum + + OT = earnings of £45k and upwards
• Posted on: 13th Aug 2025
• Job Reference: JN -032024-57897_1755076384

Are you a Maintenance Engineer who wants to work a days only role with a base salary of £40,000 for only three working days a week? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kettering

Shift: Days

Wk 1 and Wk 2: Mon-Wed (6.00am-6.00pm)

Wk 3 and Wk 4: Thur to Sat (6.00am-6.00pm)

Pay: £40,000 + call out paid at £40 per call out and at x1.5 overtime rates (call out on a rota basis and shared). Earnings of £45,000 and upwards achievable

Overview:

Working in a first-class, modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility; we now require a Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer role:

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns
• PPM's

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time served apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar
• An electrical understanding changing like for like parts and basic fault finding. Most of the faults are predominantly mechanical, however electrical skills can utilised if you are electrically biased.

Commutable from: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.