Mechanical Engineer - High-Speed Manufacturing, Temp to Perm

Job Advert; Kettering; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £28.00 per hour

3-6 month initial assignment

Permanent position opportunity

Permanent salary £53,000

High-speed manufacturing environment

Hands-on engineering role

Job summary

Job Advert in Kettering is seeking two Mechanical Engineers for a 3-6 month temp-to-perm role in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment. You will perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime, with a genuine path to permanent employment and a salary around £53k per annum.

The role requires a recognised engineering qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and a readiness to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons and nights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar.
• Experience in high-speed production, manufacturing or FMCG environments is essential.
• A recognised Engineering qualification is required.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working on production machinery and equipment.
• Fabrication and welding skills are a plus.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility to work the full rotating shift pattern.
• Some electrical knowledge would be advantageous, though role is mechanical-focused.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on high-speed production equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Fault finding, diagnosing mechanical issues and repairs; complete maintenance tasks.
• Improve equipment reliability and line efficiency.
• Prioritise maintenance to maximise production output.
• Support other engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Perform effective shift handovers and communicate engineering issues.
• Carry out fabrication and welding where required.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

High-speed production

FMCG environment

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Team work

Shift flexibility

Electrical knowledge (adv)

Proactive hands-on

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Advert in Kettering is seeking two Mechanical Engineers for a 3-6 month temp-to-perm role in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment. You will perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime, with a genuine path to permanent employment and a salary around £53k per annum.

The role requires a recognised engineering qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and a readiness to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons and nights.