Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Kettering is seeking an experienced Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer. In this full-time permanent role, you will perform mechanical fault finding, planned maintenance, and work across various systems to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing setting and relevant qualifications. The job offers a competitive salary of £48,000 – £50,000 with excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance, training, 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 working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure smooth plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding and repairs

Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)

Diagnosis of gearboxes, motors, conveyors

Compliance with health & safety standards

Proactive problem-solving

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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