Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Interaction Recruitment; Bugbrooke; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development

24 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) in Northamptonshire to join a busy manufacturing environment. The role offers a 45-hour week with overtime, a strong salary package (£44k-£46k base, OTE £50k-£55k) and clear career development.

You will diagnose faults, perform PPM, and drive improvements while maintaining safety and uptime. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and hands-on electrical/mechanical expertise across conveyors, motors, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role.
• Background in manufacturing, production, process, food, packaging, FMCG, or similar environments.
• Mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent/time served

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding on manufacturing equipment (Conveyors, Motors, Gearboxes).
• Performing planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnosing and repairing production machinery breakdowns.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Working to maximise plant efficiency and uptime.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Multi-skilled

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire)

Salary: £44,000-£46,000 (OTE £50,000-£55,000)

Hours: Monday to Friday #removed#, (45 hours per week | 37.5 hours basic rate + 7.5 contracted overtime hours paid at 1.5x rate per week)

Jobb Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position within a stable production environment, offering strong earning potential, regular overtime, and ongoing development opportunities.

Due to the nature of the operation, flexibility is required, with additional overtime and call-out opportunities available.

What's in it for you?

• £17.00-£18.00 per hour basic rate
• Contracted 45-hour week
• 37.5 hours paid at standard rate
• Additional 7.5 hours per week paid at 1.5x overtime rate
• Annual earnings of approximately £45,756 | Average Earnings of £50,000-£55,000
• Additional overtime available at enhanced rates (1.5x Monday-Saturday | 2x Sundays & Bank Holidays)
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and career development (Leadership/Electrical/Mechanical Training Opportunities)
• Employee benefits and discount schemes
• Company pension scheme (3% Employee / 5% Employer)
• 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (32 Overall)
• Life assurance scheme

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Monday to Friday day shifts
• 37.5-hour basic working week
• Additional 7.5 contracted hours per week paid at 1.5x
• Overtime available on a regular basis
• Participation in call-out and weekend overtime rotas available
• Flexibility required to support operational requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding on manufacturing equipment (Conveyors, Motors, Gearboxes)
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnosing and repairing production machinery breakdowns
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures
• Working to maximise plant efficiency and uptime

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a maintenance engineering role
• Background within manufacturing, production, process, food, packaging, recycling, FMCG, or similar environments
• Relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent/time served
• Mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Engineering Technician