At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and drive machine efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team focused on continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a proactive team making a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience with electrical systems required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10)
A GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000 per annum
Working continental shifts 3 on - 3 off (days and nights) 7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am
Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough
Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and hands-on Shift Engineer to support site maintenance, drive machine efficiency, and play a key role in continuous improvement.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and fault finding activities across the site. You will work to minimise downtime, improve OEE, and ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
- Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
- Support TPM and planned preventative maintenance routines.
- Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Manage engineering parts, materials, and stock control.
- Complete safety checks, hazard cards, and ensure safe working practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and energy efficiency projects.
About You
You will bring strong technical knowledge and a positive, proactive approach to engineering challenges.
Qualifications And Experience
- Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ etc.).
- Electrical installation experience (17th/18th Edition desirable).
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.
- Background in a manufacturing/production environment (blow/injection moulding experience advantageous).
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
- Team focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Able to work effectively in a high-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
- Flexibility to support shift-based operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both production and engineering teams.
Closing date is 6.7.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Maintenance Engineer employer: TipTopJob
At Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Maintenance Engineers enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Rushden, Northamptonshire. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee development, we ensure our team members are equipped to thrive and succeed in their roles.
