Maintenance Labourer

Advanced Engineering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Engineering in Northampton is seeking a Maintenance Labourer to join a hands-on engineering team. You will support skilled engineers with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and site tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic tool knowledge, a practical mindset and a desire to learn within an engineering setting. The role is permanent, with standard hours and on-site duties in Northampton.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a maintenance, manufacturing, engineering or similar hands-on environment.
• Basic knowledge of common hand tools and basic power tools.
• Good verbal communication and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers and contractors with maintenance, repair and installation work.
• Preparing work areas and equipment ahead of maintenance activities.
• Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Supporting engineers with basic machine maintenance and general site repairs.
• Completing planned maintenance tasks in line with the site's CMMS schedule.
• Moving equipment, materials and tools as required.
• Clearing waste and removing unused materials following maintenance work.
• Keeping engineering workshops, storage areas and workspaces clean, organised and safe.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly and work areas are left tidy.
• Following all site health & safety procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Reporting hazards, defects or potential safety issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Supporting the wider engineering team wherever required.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Labourer

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to £33,000 depending on Experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Permanent Position

The Opportunity

Auxo Engineering is working with an established manufacturing business looking to strengthen its engineering team with a reliable and motivated Maintenance Labourer.

This is a hands-on role supporting skilled engineers and contractors with general maintenance activities, site preparation and planned maintenance tasks.

You don't need to be a qualified engineer for this position. We're looking for someone who is practical, hardworking, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in developing their skills within an engineering environment.

The Role

As a Maintenance Labourer, you will support the engineering team with a variety of day-to-day activities, including:

• Assisting engineers and contractors with maintenance, repair and installation work.
• Preparing work areas and equipment ahead of maintenance activities.
• Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Supporting engineers with basic machine maintenance and general site repairs.
• Completing planned maintenance tasks in line with the site's CMMS schedule.
• Moving equipment, materials and tools as required.
• Clearing waste and removing unused materials following maintenance work.
• Keeping engineering workshops, storage areas and workspaces clean, organised and safe.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly and work areas are left tidy.
• Following all site health & safety procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Reporting hazards, defects or potential safety issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Supporting the wider engineering team wherever required.

About You

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who takes pride in their work.

You'll ideally have:

• Some experience working in a maintenance, manufacturing, engineering or similar hands-on environment.
• Basic knowledge of common hand tools such as hammers, spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Confidence using basic power tools such as drills and saws.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
• Good awareness of workplace health & safety.
• A willingness to learn new skills and develop within an engineering environment.
• A curious and proactive attitude, with the confidence to ask questions, retain information and suggest better ways of working.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment.
• A varied, hands-on role supporting a skilled engineering team.
• The opportunity to develop your practical maintenance skills.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment.
• Long-term career development within engineering.