Engineer in Northampton

Upper Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Maintenance Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, including block moulders, pre-expanders, hotwire cutters, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out reactive maintenance promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, including but not limited to cooling tower, boiler, compressed air systems, and general plant infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the sites maintenance management system.
• Identify and report potential equipment failures or safety issues, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist with machine upgrades, installations, and modifications as required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with experience in electrical fault‑finding and basic repairs.
• Familiarity with boiler systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team, with a proactive and problem‑solving approach.

Personal Characteristics

• Effective team worker, equally able to work on their own.
• Forward thinking: excellent planning skills with the ability to anticipate potential obstacles.
• Highly self‑motivated / self‑starter / resilient.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Systematic and with attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to work.

Health & Safety

• Follow all safety procedures in full, ensuring safety is a number one priority.
• Support Zero LTA or accidents within the plant.
• Always wear the correct PPE for the work you are carrying out.
• Record any near misses.
• Use the correct tools and techniques you need to be able to perform tasks safely, including lifting etc.
• Assist the plant engineer in ensuring all equipment on site is safe and all relevant repair work and checks have been completed.
• Ensure all people working within and around the machines zones are following all the Health & Safety rules including wearing PPE etc.

Shifts

3 rotating shift pattern, 6am – 2pm / 10pm – 6am / 2pm – 10pm – night shift starts Sunday night.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Income protection.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Birthday holiday.
• Long service awards.
• Volunteering day.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Free parking.
• Company uniform.
• Employee welfare support line.
• Occupational healthcare provision.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Repair and Maintenance

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