Mechanical Engineer

Reference: 179015_1784803385

Mechanical Engineer - Permanent full-time position supporting the Bugbrooke site

You should have a recognised apprenticeship / BTEC / C & G / NVQ L3 qualifications, or significant experience in a similar industry.

Be used to servicing and repairing a diverse range of equipment

Have excellent problem solving and fault analysis skills

Fault finding and maintenance on;

  • Production machines and systems
  • Machine drive mechanisms
  • Plant services and facilities

Fully understand mechanical drawings and symbols

Testing of plant services and site facilities;

  • Competent use of test and measurement equipment
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings

Have experience of production plant systems including conveyors, elevators, grinders, weighing equipment, and a variety of rotating machinery

Have experience of scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks

Preventative maintenance on;

  • Process systems
  • Safety systems
  • Site facilities

Distinct advantages

  • Multi-skilled mechanically biased with electrical and pneumatics experience
  • Previous experience of food industry plant machinery

Hours

  • 07:30 - 17:30 with 1 hr lunch
  • 7.5 hrs @basic rate
  • 1.5 hrs @1.5 x basic rate

Following a maximum 6 month satisfactory probationary period all engineers are on-call via a rota system - with the option to work nights for the call-out week

Do not apply, unless you are able to work weekend overtime and call-out rotas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£44,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP44000 per annum

Northampton

Permanent

Added 23/07/2026
Reference: 179015_1784803385

Mechanical Engineer

Northampton
Permanent

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