Maintenance Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Kettering. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and system repair with a competitive salary of £40,000 to £43,000 plus additional earnings through overtime. Candidates should have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment. A supportive team culture and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Overtime available at 1.5x and 2x rates

Call out allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 17th and/or 18th edition wiring regulations qualification.
• Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS.
• Diagnose and repair faults in various systems including electrical control systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Basic welding

Machining skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

17th or 18th edition wiring regulations

Tools

Allen & Bradley PLC systems

Siemens PLC systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,000-£43,000 per annum + Call out allowance + overtime (£50,000+ OTE)
Hours: Double Days (06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00) Monday–Friday + Call out 1 in 6 weeks
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Package:

• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday / 2x on Sundays
• Call out allowance of £150 for being on call + £77 if called out for 1 hour or less / any call out over an hour is paid at 1.5x
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with career progression potential

The Duties

• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS
• Carry out in-depth fault finding and alterations to Allen & Bradley’s and Siemens PLC systems
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems, mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters and 3 phase equipment
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and support site safety initiatives including risk assessments and SOPs
• Manage small engineering projects and liaise with suppliers for parts and services

The Requirements

• Previous experience within a similar manufacturing and/or production environment (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance or similar qualification alongside 17th and/or 18th edition wiring regulations (essential)
• Strong PLC fault-finding and minor alteration experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics and pneumatic systems (essential)
• Apprentice trained engineer (advantageous)
• Basic welding and machining skills (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Michael at 07531 650350 or email [e-mail].

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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