Mechanical Engineers

Pertemps Northampton; Cranoe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday 20 days

Sick pay scheme

Discounts (retail/gym)

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton seeks Mechanical Engineers for a permanent, full-time post based in Cranoe. The role focuses on maintaining plant, equipment and infrastructure to current standards, with a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and 12-hour shifts.

The successful candidate should be apprentice trained to at least level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ) or have equivalent hands-on experience, and must be eligible to work in the UK. Salary is £46,000–£49,000 per annum with paid overtime and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated and willing to support others.
• Manufacturing/process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
• Ability to demonstrate fault-finding skills.
• Open to personal development per training plan.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
• Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment.
• Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst meeting varying demands.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver a consistent approach to continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work complies with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech).
• Complete relevant statutory documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault finding

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Hands-on experience

Education

NVQ2 / apprentice trained (C&G / EAL NVQ)

Tools

Holistech CMMS

Job description

Pertemps Northampton seeks Mechanical Engineers for a permanent, full-time post based in Cranoe.

Salary: £46,000 to £49,000 per annum.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week). Hours are 12‑hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days 05.30 – 17.45 / nights 17.30 – 05.45. 15 minute handover/shower time at the end of shift. Entitled to 2 paid 30‑minute breaks to be taken at an appropriate time throughout the working shift.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer our client based in Low Marnham, NG23 on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will ideally be apprentice trained, to minimum level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ). We will also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. They will work as part of a knowledgeable team to ensure that all plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation standards.

Rewards and benefits

• Annual salary £46-49k, depending on qualifications/experience (without overtime)
• Paid overtime at time and a quarter
• Holiday entitlement 20 days
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational health
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Companies rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
• Financial education and guidance through external providers
• Introduce a friend reward £300

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering background with hands‑on experience.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated and willing to support others.
• Manufacturing / Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
• Ability to demonstrate fault‑finding skills.
• Must be open to further personal development in line with the Company training plan.
• Be able to work on your own, proficiently, without immediate supervision, or as part of a team.
• Must be eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
• Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment.
• Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst maintaining the ability to meet varying and increasing demands from production.
• Work cross‑functionally to deliver a consistent and dynamic approach to continuous improvement.
• To ensure all work is completed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech).
• Completion of all relevant, statutory documentation.

Additional information

• The role sits within the Mechanical team, therefore multi‑skilled electrical skills are not required as they would not be utilised in this position — candidates must have strong, hands‑on mechanical skills relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK checked – we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
• Able to reliably travel to site, own transport, this is critical given the shift pattern and location of site.