Temp-to-Perm Mechanical Engineer: High-Speed Manufacturing

Job Advert; Kettering; On-site; GBP 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary 3-6 months

Opportunity to go permanent

High-speed manufacturing environment

Job summary

Job Advert in Kettering seeks two experienced Mechanical Engineers for a 3-6 month temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to become permanent.

The role involves preventative maintenance on high-speed production equipment, rapid fault finding and repairs, and active collaboration with the engineering team. Shift patterns include mornings, afternoons and nights, with four days off after a cycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-speed production FMCG settings is essential.
• A recognised engineering qualification is required.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience with production machinery and equipment is beneficial, including fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime.
• Fault finding, diagnosing mechanical issues and carrying out repairs.
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
• Working proactively to improve equipment reliability and line efficiency.
• Prioritising maintenance activity to maximise production output.
• Supporting other engineers and sharing technical knowledge across the team.
• Completing effective shift handovers and communicating ongoing engineering issues.
• Carrying out fabrication and welding where required.
• Working safely and ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Welding

Fabrication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Advert in Kettering seeks two experienced Mechanical Engineers for a 3-6 month temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to become permanent.

The role involves preventative maintenance on high-speed production equipment, rapid fault finding and repairs, and active collaboration with the engineering team. Shift patterns include mornings, afternoons and nights, with four days off after a cycle.