Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their Northampton team. The successful candidate will maintain machinery to support the production process, ensuring minimal downtime while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal applicants will possess a mechanical background, fault-finding skills, and a willingness to work flexibly in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Retention bonus (up-to £650)

4 x life assurance

Sick Pay scheme

Pension

23 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Free hot drinks

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings/schematics.
• Recent experience in punch presses, conveyors, and automated production lines.
• Mechanically qualified, ideally with time-served apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Work in a manual environment lifting heavy equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Understanding of schematics

Basic understanding of automation and electrics

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Practical hands-on

Education

City and Guilds technician level or equivalent

Job description

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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Bearward Engineering is a Northampton based firm manufacturing radiators for the power generation industry.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Maintenance team, working a rotating shift pattern (0600-1400 / 1400-2200) 38 hours/week Monday to Friday, the role is to maintain, service and repair all machinery used in the manufacturing process on site to minimise production down time, using engineering techniques, with regards to Bearward’s procedures and specifications in accordance with Company standards, specifically; Adherence to H&S policy; Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping; To fully implement the concept of lean and 5S manufacturing; Conduct PPM’s when required; PPE supplied; Safety glasses, ear defenders, gloves, overalls, safety boots

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

Fault finding skills and an understanding of schematics is essential

Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings/schematics

Recent experience of working with punch presses, ovens and ancillary machinery

Recent experience of working with conveyors and automated production lines

Recent experience in gearboxes, pumps, pneumatics and hydraulics

Basic understanding of automation and electrics

Understand and be able to work with switchgears, controllers, PLC’s and CNC controlled circuits

Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines

An organised and self-motivated team player with a positive can-do attitude

Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling

Willingness to work flexibly

Good communication skills

Practical, hands on person

Manufacturing background desirable but not essential

Mechanically qualified (a minimum of City and Guilds technician level), time served indentured apprenticeship would be preferred – must be able to evidence these at interview

What about the physical demands of the job?

A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.

Benefits:

Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension

Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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