Mechanical Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (Temp to Perm)

Osborne Appointments; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28.00 per hour

3–6 month assignment

Permanent opportunity

Permanent equivalent salary £53,000

Job summary

Osborne Appointments in Kettering is seeking two experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a fast-paced, high-speed production environment. This is a 3–6 month temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and drive improvements in equipment reliability. A recognised engineering qualification and hands-on fabrication/welding skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering qualification.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with high-speed production/mfcg machinery.
• Flexible to the rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime.
• Fault finding, diagnosing mechanical issues and carrying out repairs.
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
• Working to improve equipment reliability and line efficiency.
• Prioritising maintenance to maximise production output.
• Supporting other engineers and sharing knowledge.
• Carrying out effective shift handovers and communicating issues.
• Carrying out fabrication and welding where required.
• Working safely and following Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Fabrication & Welding

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Fabrication tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Osborne Appointments in Kettering is seeking two experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a fast-paced, high-speed production environment. This is a 3–6 month temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and drive improvements in equipment reliability. A recognised engineering qualification and hands-on fabrication/welding skills are essential.