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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
