Impact Recruitment are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to work for a well-established business in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £44,000 per year, alongside a company pension and additional benefits.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of production machinery and site equipment. You will need strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Please note: You must be willing to work occasional overtime should it be needed and participate in an on call rota following your probationary period.
Role
Mechanical Engineer
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
Salary
£44,000 per annum
Location
NN7
Daily Duties
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site facilities.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out breakdown repairs.
- Servicing and maintaining a wide range of production equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining machine drive mechanisms and associated mechanical systems.
- Working on conveyors, elevators, grinders, weighing equipment and rotating machinery.
- Carrying out maintenance and testing of plant services and site facilities.
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and technical diagrams.
- Using test and measurement equipment to identify and resolve faults.
- Ensuring process systems, safety systems and site facilities are maintained to a high standard.
- Following all relevant health and safety procedures.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Recognised apprenticeship, BTEC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification, or significant experience within a similar engineering environment.
- Previous experience servicing and repairing industrial machinery.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with preventative and scheduled maintenance.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Experience working with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors or other rotating machinery would be beneficial.
- Multi-skilled experience, particularly with electrical systems and pneumatics, would be an advantage.
- Previous experience working with food production or processing machinery would be beneficial.
- Must be flexible and willing to work weekend overtime.
- Must be able to participate in an on-call rota following a satisfactory probationary period of up to six months.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Overtime opportunities
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Northampton) employer: Impact Recruitment Services
Join a well-established global manufacturing business in Northamptonshire that values innovation and sustainability. As a Global Purchasing Manager, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that encourages strong negotiation skills and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the supply chain. With a focus on centralising purchasing processes and championing sustainability, this role provides a unique chance to drive change and enhance operational efficiency within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Impact Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
