Maintenance Engineer

Upper; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Northampton is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a time-served apprenticeship and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering discipline. Employees will enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and various company benefits, including a pension scheme and health support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry is preferable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct regular facility inspections.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical fault-finding

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, including block moulders, pre-expanders, hotwire cutters, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out reactive maintenance promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, including but not limited to cooling tower, boiler, compressed air systems, and general plant infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the sites maintenance management system.
• Identify and report potential equipment failures or safety issues, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist with machine upgrades, installations, and modifications as required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with experience in electrical fault-finding and basic repairs.
• Familiarity with boiler systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving approach.

Personal Characteristics

• Effective team worker, equally able to work on their own.
• Forward thinking: excellent planning skills with the ability to anticipate potential obstacles.
• Highly self-motivated/self-starter/resilient.
• Strong Communication Skills (written and oral).
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent Time Management And Organisational Skills.
• Systematic and with attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to work.

Health & Safety

• Follow all safety procedures in full, ensuring safety is a number one priority.
• Support Zero LTA or accidents within the plant.
• Always wear the correct PPE for the work you are carrying out.
• Record any near misses.
• Use the correct tools and techniques you need to be able to perform tasks safely, including lifting etc.
• Assist the plant engineer in ensuring all equipment on site is safe and all relevant repair work and checks have been completed.
• Ensure all people working within and around the machines zones are following all the Health & Safety rules including wearing PPE etc.

Shifts

• 3 Rotating shift pattern, 6am - 2pm / 10pm - 6am / 2pm - 10pm - night shift starts Sunday night.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Free Parking
• Company Uniform
• Employee Welfare Support Line
• Occupational Healthcare Provision