Mechanical Engineers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee health and wellbeing

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a permanent role at a site in Low Marnham, NG23. You will join a skilled team to maintain plant, equipment, and infrastructure in line with HSE standards.

The role requires apprentice-trained mechanics and flexibility to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on/4 off pattern. Key responsibilities include deploying planned maintenance, improving manufacturing methods, and driving energy efficiency while supporting production demands.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
• Manufacturing/Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Work with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
• Maintain site equipment and plant for optimal performance.
• Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and continuous improvement.
• Drive energy and utility cost savings while meeting production demands.
• Ensure work complies with Standard Operating Procedures and CMMS (Holistech).

Skills

Mechanical background

Hands-on skills

Fault finding

PPM delivery

Good communication

Education

Apprentice trained to level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ)

Tools

Holistech CMMS

Job description

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 minimumlevel2(C&G / EAL NVQ).Wewill also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. Theywill 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.

Shift Pattern:4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week). Youmustbe able to complete both days and nights as part of your shift pattern – Hours are 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days 05.30–17.45 / nights 17.30–05.45 ( At the end of your shift, 15 minutes allowance (handover/shower time)).

Entitled to 2x paid30-minute break to be taken at an appropriate time throughout working shift

Rewards

• 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 INFO:

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.