Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kettering is seeking a Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance team. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues in production machinery while performing preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £48,000 - £50,000 plus benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension Plan

Medical Benefits

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Uniform Provided

Continuous Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical bias with knowledge of electrical systems.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and systems.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Diagnostics across mechanical systems

Working knowledge of electrical systems

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + Overtime @ 1.5x

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Hours: Monday - Thursday | 18:00 - 04:00

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

We are working with a leading manufacturer operating in Kettering. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join the night shift team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a well-established company that values its people and invests in their development.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + overtime at 1.5x
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Pension Plan: Employer contributions up to 5%
• Medical Benefits: Eye tests, private GP healthline, wellbeing support
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company Uniform Provided
• Continuous Training & Development on new and existing machinery

The Role

As a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and promote best practices.
• Support plant layout changes and installations as required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical bias with working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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