Mechanical Engineer – Temp to Perm
Location: Kettering
Pay: £28.00 per hour
Permanent Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, rotating shift pattern
Contract: 3–6 months temporary, with a genuine opportunity to become permanent
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for two experienced Mechanical Engineers to join our client’s established engineering team within a fast-paced, high-speed production environment in Kettering.
This is initially a 3–6 month temporary assignment, however there is a genuine opportunity for the right candidates to secure a permanent position, subject to performance and fit within the team.
The permanent equivalent salary is circa £53,000 per annum.
Shift Pattern
- 2 morning shifts – 6:00am to 2:30pm
- 2 afternoon shifts – 2:00pm to 10:30pm
- 2 night shifts – 10:00pm to 6:30am
- Followed by 4 days off
Duties of a Mechanical Engineer
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production equipment
- Responding to breakdowns and working quickly to minimise 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
What we would like from you
- Previous experience working as a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar
- Previous engineering experience within a high-speed production, manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential
- A recognised Engineering qualification
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience working on production machinery and equipment
- Fabrication and welding skills
- A proactive and hands-on approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team
- Flexibility to work the full rotating shift pattern
- Some electrical knowledge would be advantageous, although this is a mechanically focused position
Benefits
- £28.00 per hour
- 3–6 month initial assignment
- Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Permanent equivalent salary of circa £53,000
- Established high-speed manufacturing environment
- Varied, hands-on engineering role
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Mechanical Engineer in Kettering employer: OA Recruitment
At OA Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development. Our Bedford location offers the unique advantage of a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while leading a dedicated finance team in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our employees find meaningful and rewarding careers with us.
