Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Kettering; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Private GP access

Discounts portal

Training and progression

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy manufacturing site in Kettering. The role focuses on fault finding, breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement to maximise uptime and reliability.

You'll work closely with production teams, benefit from overtime paid at 1.5x, and have access to a strong benefits package and career development opportunities within the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within printing, packaging, mailing or automated production environments.
• Experience using CMMS/Maintenance Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Breakdown response and root cause analysis
• Supporting machine reliability and production uptime
• Managing spare parts and engineering stores
• Working with external suppliers and contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Promoting health, safety and engineering best practices

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS/Maintenance Management systems

Job description

Reference
mechmainket Salary
£52,000 - £55,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Kettering Job Type
Permanent Posted
19 October 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £52,000
Shift Pattern: Rotating Days & Nights (6-Week Pattern)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation in Kettering.

This is a hands-on role focused on fault finding, breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with production teams to maximise machine uptime, improve reliability and help drive engineering standards across the site.

This position offers excellent earning potential, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for development within a growing business.

What's in it for You?

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Private GP access

Extensive employee discounts and benefits portal

Ongoing training and career progression

Shift Pattern

Nights: Monday-Thursday
18:00 - 04:00

Days: Thursday-Saturday
06:00 - 18:00

This rotating pattern provides regular long weekends and extended periods away from work.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Breakdown response and root cause analysis
• Supporting machine reliability and production uptime
• Managing spare parts and engineering stores
• Working with external suppliers and contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Promoting health, safety and engineering best practices

About You

• Minimum 4 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience within printing, packaging, mailing or automated production environments
• Experience using CMMS/Maintenance Management systems

Interested?