Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Reference: shift kett_1791208171

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kettering, Northamptonshire
£54,000 - £56,000 + Bonus + Excellent Pension
8-Hour Rotating Shifts | Permanent

The Role

An award-winning manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This role is focused on planned maintenance, continuous improvement, reliability projects, and machinery upgrades, with less emphasis on day-to-day breakdown response.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Assist with machinery upgrades and engineering projects
  • Mechanical fault finding and repairs
  • Work on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production equipment.

About You

  • Mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working on industrial machinery
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Engineering qualification preferred

What's On Offer

  • £54,000 - £56,000 salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Excellent pension
  • Plenty of time off with the shift pattern
  • Long-term career development
  • Project-focused engineering environment

Ideal for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to move into a role with more planned maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement work.


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.

£54,000.00 - £55,000.00
Per annum
GBP54000 - GBP55000 per annum
Added 05/10/2026
Reference: shift kett_1791208171

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