Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x rate

On-call allowance £3,250 pa

25 days annual leave + banks

Enhanced pension contribution

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias) to join a leading manufacturing and recycling site in Wellingborough. The role offers a strong salary, overtime, and on-call benefits within a modern production facility.

Candidates should bring proven maintenance experience in fast-paced settings, with electrical and mechanical capability. NVQ/City & Guilds/apprenticeship qualifications are preferred, with electrical bias advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work across electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment.
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and production issues.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support production teams by minimising equipment downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with procedures.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Electrical & mechanical skills

Fast-paced production environment

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
£47,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + On-Call Payments
Double Days (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00, Weekly Rotation)
Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing and recycling business is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its growing engineering team. Operating from a modern production facility, the company has established itself as a major player within its sector and continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and processes.

This position offers excellent earning potential, long-term stability, and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive engineering environment.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £47,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate
• On-call allowance of £3,250 per annum
• Minimum 2 hours paid at overtime rate for call-outs
• Structured on-call rota with appropriate rest periods
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Long service recognition awards

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across production equipment
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and production issues
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Support production teams by minimising equipment downtime
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Proven maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production, or processing environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work across both electrical and mechanical systems
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred
• Electrical bias would be advantageous
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Suitable Backgrounds

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Industrial Electrician
• Breakdown Engineer
• Service Engineer with manufacturing experience