Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary:circa £45,000 per annum
Shifts: 6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm (flexibility to choose rotating shifts or permanent shift)

Summary: Due to continued sustainable growth, we are seeking to recruit two outstanding Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) to work either a 6am 2pm or 2pm 10pm shift or rotating shift. The client is a family run business with a fabulous team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform improvements and rectifications on rubber and plastic processing machinery/ancillaries.
• Escalate breakdown details, solutions, timescales, and costs effectively.
• Document maintenance tasks and issues, identifying root causes and remedial actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service support to resolve problems and order spares.
• Assist in the introduction of new plant and equipment.
• Participate in improvement projects, including process optimization, product enhancements, and tooling upgrades.
• Identify, report, and rectify potential health and safety concerns.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment (ideally rubber and plastic processing machinery).
• Proficient in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in the use of workshop equipment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme

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