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Mechanic £55k
Added 12/10/2026
Reference: mechanic_1791822417

Mechanic - KetteringThis is actually an EXCELLENT opportunity to be trained up to work on automated machinery in... Read more

Mechanic - Kettering

This is actually an EXCELLENT opportunity to be trained up to work on automated machinery in a factory to Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £54000-£56000+ Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: 8 hour shift rotation, early mornings, late afternoons and a night - lots of time off
Employment: Permanent

Mechanical Fitter/ Vehicle Technician/ Car Mechanic/ Plant Fitter/ Machine Builders/ could suit this role as the company will train you up to Maintenance Technician level.

MUST have engineering qualifications.

The Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for a Mechanical trained person to join its engineering team on a shift-based pattern.

This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance role, where the main responsibility will be responding to breakdowns and getting production machinery back up and running as quickly and safely as possible.

The role would suit a Mechanic, who enjoys fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns across the manufacturing site.Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of machinery failures.Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs to minimise production downtime.Repair and replace mechanical components as required.Fault find on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and other production equipment.Carry out basic adjustments and modifications to machinery where required.Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and engineering work.Follow all site health and safety procedures and engineering standards.

Skills & Experience

Previous Mechanical hands on experience and qualificationsGood mechanical fault-finding skills.Ability to diagnose faults quickly and effectively.Able to work effectively under pressure.Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer.Be trained up to a Maintenance Engineer in a state of the art, fully automated plant.Excellent pensionBonusCareer progressionExtra coursesCompetitive salary and shift package.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£54,000.00 - £56,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Added 05/10/2026
Reference: shift kett_1791208171

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerKettering, Northamptonshire £54,000 - £56,000 + Bonus + Excellent Pension 8-Hour Rotating Shifts | PermanentThe RoleAn... Read more

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 ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Support continuous improvement and reliability initiativesAssist with machinery upgrades and engineering projectsMechanical fault finding and repairsWork on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production equipment.About YouMechanical maintenance experience within manufacturingStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience working on industrial machineryContinuous improvement mindsetEngineering qualification preferredWhat's On Offer£54,000 - £56,000 salaryAnnual bonusExcellent pensionPlenty of time off with the shift patternLong-term career developmentProject-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.

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£54,000.00 - £55,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomFull Time

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer DAYS
Added 30/09/2026
Reference: mechshift_1790785838

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kettering - focusing on project related work, planned maintenance, and continious improvmentsLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary:... Read more

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kettering - focusing on project related work, planned maintenance, and continious improvments

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £54000-£56000+ Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: 8 hour shift rotation, lots of time off
Employment: Permanent

Maintenance Engineer

The Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team on a shift-based pattern.

This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance role, where the main responsibility will be responding to breakdowns and getting production machinery back up and running as quickly and safely as possible.

The role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Respond quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns across the manufacturing site.Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of machinery failures.Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs to minimise production downtime.Repair and replace mechanical and electrical components as required.Fault find on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, sensors, pneumatics and other production equipment.Work safely and efficiently under pressure during breakdown situations.Support production teams by resolving engineering issues promptly.Carry out basic adjustments and modifications to machinery where required.Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and engineering work.Follow all site health and safety procedures and engineering standards.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong practical engineering background and the ability to fault find effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful Maintenance Engineer will be confident dealing with breakdowns and be able to diagnose faults quickly and carry out effective repairs with minimal disruption to production.

A multi-skilled background would be beneficial, with either a mechanical or electrical bias considered.

Skills & Experience

Previous Maintenance Engineer experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Strong reactive maintenance and breakdown experience.Good mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.Experience working on production machinery.Ability to diagnose faults quickly and effectively.Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, pneumatics and other industrial machinery.Multi-skilled engineering experience would be advantageous.Able to work effectively under pressure.Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer.Shift-based Maintenance Engineer position.Predominantly reactive maintenance - focused on breakdown response and fault finding.Varied manufacturing environment with a range of production machinery.Opportunity to work within an established engineering team.Competitive salary and shift package.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£54,000.00 - £56,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer DAYS
Added 30/09/2026
Reference: mechday_1790785457

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kettering - focusing on project related work, planned maintenance, and continious improvmentsLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary:... Read more

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kettering - focusing on project related work, planned maintenance, and continious improvments

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 + Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Employment: Permanent

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerThe Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team on a Monday to Friday, days-based shift pattern.

This is a varied, hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, offering the opportunity to work on machinery refurbishment, planned maintenance, engineering projects and the manufacture of mechanical components.

For a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working on machinery rather than simply carrying out reactive maintenance, this role offers a good mix of maintenance, refurbishment, fitting and project work.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance across a range of manufacturing machinery.

Refurbish, overhaul and rebuild machinery and mechanical components.

Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.

Manufacture, modify and repair mechanical components.

Work on engineering projects, machinery improvements and modifications.

Machine and fit components to precise measurements and fine tolerances.

Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and other inspection equipment.

Strip, rebuild and align machinery and mechanical assemblies.

Identify worn or damaged components and determine the appropriate repair or replacement.

Read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and engineering quality.

The Person

The ideal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will have strong practical mechanical engineering skills and experience working with industrial machinery within a manufacturing environment.

You should be comfortable with hands-on mechanical work, including dismantling, rebuilding, fitting and component manufacture, and be confident working accurately to fine tolerances.

Experience using micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipment is important, along with the ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture or modify components accurately.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Skills & Experience

Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong mechanical fitting and engineering skills.

Experience refurbishing, overhauling and rebuilding machinery.

Planned and preventative maintenance experience.

Ability to manufacture, modify and repair mechanical components.

Comfortable working to fine tolerances.

Confident using micrometers, verniers and precision measuring equipment.

Ability to read engineering drawings.

Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

A practical, hands-on approach to engineering.

Why Apply?

For a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a Monday to Friday, days-based position, this is a strong opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer in a varied engineering role.

Rather than being purely reactive, the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to work on machinery refurbishment, planned maintenance, component manufacture and engineering projects, giving the role plenty of variety and the chance to use a broad range of mechanical engineering skills.

Monday to Friday, days.

Award-winning manufacturer.

Varied mechanical engineering role.

Machinery refurbishment and overhaul.

Planned and preventative maintenance.

Engineering project work.

Component manufacture and modification.

Precision engineering and work to fine tolerances.

Opportunity to use and develop a wide range of mechanical engineering skills.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Toolroom Assistant
Added 30/09/2026
Reference: ttool_1790785438

Toolroom Assistant - great opportunity to progress to Toolroom ManagerLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: £43-£45500 + Bonus + Good... Read more

Toolroom Assistant - great opportunity to progress to Toolroom Manager

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £43-£45500 + Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: 12 hours Days only (lots of time off)
Employment: Permanent

Toolroom AssistantThe Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for a Toolroom Assistant to join its engineering team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who wants to develop their skills within a busy toolroom environment.

The Toolroom Assistant will support the experienced engineers with the maintenance, refurbishment and preparation of tooling, machinery and components. The role will involve a mixture of practical engineering work, workshop duties and supporting ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of tooling and machinery.

Support Toolroom Engineers with day-to-day engineering and workshop activities.

Strip, clean, inspect and rebuild components.

Assist with the manufacture, modification and repair of mechanical components.

Prepare tools, equipment and components for engineering work.

Use basic workshop machinery and hand tools.

Carry out measuring and inspection of components.

Use equipment such as verniers and micrometers when required.

Assist with engineering projects and machinery improvements.

Keep the toolroom organised, clean and safe.

Follow engineering drawings, instructions and specifications.

Work to high standards of accuracy and quality.

The Person

This Toolroom Assistant role would suit someone who has a mechanical, engineering or manufacturing background and enjoys practical, hands-on work.

You do not necessarily need extensive toolroom experience, but you should have good mechanical aptitude, be comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment, and have an interest in developing your engineering skills.

Experience within a toolroom, workshop, manufacturing or maintenance environment would be beneficial.

Skills & Experience

Mechanical or engineering experience.

Good practical and hands-on skills.

Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.

Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Able to measure components accurately using verniers or similar equipment.

Experience reading engineering drawings would be advantageous.

Toolroom, maintenance, machining or manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Able to work safely and accurately as part of an engineering team.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer.

Hands-on role within an established engineering/toolroom team.

Monday to Friday, days.

Varied work involving tooling, machinery, components and engineering projects.

Opportunity to develop your mechanical and engineering skills.

Training and development within a skilled engineering environment.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£43,000.00 - £45,500.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (PLC/ Controls)
Added 30/09/2026
Reference: ElecPLCK1_1790757308

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Kettering with PLC skill and to develop PLC skill to more controls engineerLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire... Read more

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Kettering with PLC skill and to develop PLC skill to more controls engineer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 + Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Employment: Permanent

Selling point - This company will progress and train an Electrical Technician with PLC skills to learn and develop their PLC skills furhter, so they can design, write code, upgrades, change machinery performance etc. Excellent Opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Kettering.

This is a Monday to Friday, days-based position offering £60,000 - £63,000, plus bonus and a good pension.

One of the biggest attractions of this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role is the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge significantly further, particularly around PLC, controls and automation.

The company offers excellent learning and training opportunities, making this a particularly good opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who already has a solid electrical maintenance background but wants to build on their existing PLC and controls experience and become more technically skilled.

The Role

As anElectrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.Electrical fault finding across a range of manufacturing and production machinery.Diagnosing and rectifying electrical and control system faults.Working with PLC and controls systems to identify and resolve faults.Developing your knowledge of PLC, controls and automation through hands-on experience and further training.Supporting improvements to machinery, equipment and production processes.Working with sensors, inverters, motors, drives and control systems.Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime.Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects.Working closely with the engineering and production teams.Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Training and Development

This is a role where you can genuinely continue to develop as a technician.

If you have a strong electrical maintenance background and some existing PLC and controls experience, the company will provide the opportunity to learn considerably more in these areas through training and practical experience.

You will be exposed to more advanced controls and automation systems, allowing you to expand your existing skill set and become a more technically capable Electrical Maintenance Technician.

For someone who enjoys understanding how machinery works, fault finding and developing their technical knowledge, this is a particularly good opportunity to take their electrical and controls experience to the next level.

The Person

The ideal Electrical Maintenance Engineer will have:

Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Some experience with PLC and controls.A genuine interest in developing further knowledge around PLC, controls and automation.A good understanding of industrial electrical systems.Experience with motors, drives, sensors, inverters and control panels.A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.Relevant electrical engineering qualifications or equivalent experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician who wants more than just a maintenance role. The position offers the chance to continue learning, develop your PLC and controls knowledge and build a broader technical skill set, while working Monday to Friday on days and earning £60,000 - £63,000 plus bonus and a good pension.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Electrical Technician (PLC/ Controls)
Added 24/09/2026
Reference: ElecPLCK_1790252487

Electrical Maintenance Technician with PLC skill and to develop PLC skill to more controls engineerLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary:... Read more

Electrical Maintenance Technician with PLC skill and to develop PLC skill to more controls engineer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 + Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Employment: Permanent

Selling point - This company will progress and train an Electrical Technician with PLC skills to learn and develop their PLC skills furhter, so they can design, write code, upgrades, change machinery performance etc. Excellent Opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing site in Kettering.

This is a Monday to Friday, days-based position offering £60,000 - £63,000, plus bonus and a good pension.

One of the biggest attractions of this Electrical Maintenance Technician role is the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge significantly further, particularly around PLC, controls and automation.

The company offers excellent learning and training opportunities, making this a particularly good opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Technician who already has a solid electrical maintenance background but wants to build on their existing PLC and controls experience and become more technically skilled.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.Electrical fault finding across a range of manufacturing and production machinery.Diagnosing and rectifying electrical and control system faults.Working with PLC and controls systems to identify and resolve faults.Developing your knowledge of PLC, controls and automation through hands-on experience and further training.Supporting improvements to machinery, equipment and production processes.Working with sensors, inverters, motors, drives and control systems.Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime.Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects.Working closely with the engineering and production teams.Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Training and Development

This is a role where you can genuinely continue to develop as a technician.

If you have a strong electrical maintenance background and some existing PLC and controls experience, the company will provide the opportunity to learn considerably more in these areas through training and practical experience.

You will be exposed to more advanced controls and automation systems, allowing you to expand your existing skill set and become a more technically capable Electrical Maintenance Technician.

For someone who enjoys understanding how machinery works, fault finding and developing their technical knowledge, this is a particularly good opportunity to take their electrical and controls experience to the next level.

The Person

The ideal Electrical Maintenance Technician will have:

Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Some experience with PLC and controls.A genuine interest in developing further knowledge around PLC, controls and automation.A good understanding of industrial electrical systems.Experience with motors, drives, sensors, inverters and control panels.A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.Relevant electrical engineering qualifications or equivalent experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician who wants more than just a maintenance role. The position offers the chance to continue learning, develop your PLC and controls knowledge and build a broader technical skill set, while working Monday to Friday on days and earning £60,000 - £63,000 plus bonus and a good pension.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Possible other job roles that could suit Controls Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Automation Engineer, Electrical & Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, Electrical Technician


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.

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£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Maintenance Engineer Assistant
Added 24/09/2026
Reference: rollkett_1790239371

Maintenance Engineer AssistantKettering Starting Salary: £43,000 Panama Shift PatternWe are currently recruiting for a Junior Engineer to join... Read more

Maintenance Engineer Assistant

Kettering
Starting Salary: £43,000
Panama Shift Pattern

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their engineering career within a fast-paced production environment.

The RoleSupport maintenance and engineering activities across the site.Assist with equipment repairs, servicing, and refurbishment.Support planned maintenance, breakdown response, and changeovers.Carry out machine inspections, adjustments, and basic maintenance tasks.Work closely with engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.About YouPrevious experience within manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or a workshop environment.Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.Willingness to learn and develop technically.Able to work effectively as part of a team.What's on Offer?Starting salary of Ciara £43, 000 Panama shift patternTraining and development opportunitiesLong-term career progressionExcellent benefits package

For more information or to apply, contact:

Xaviour Davids
Recruitment Consultant | Proactive Global
[email protected]


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.

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£43,000.00 - £46,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Added 22/09/2026
Reference: mianrollM_1790084378

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerKettering Starting Salary: £60,000 Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 15:30We are currently recruiting for a... Read more

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kettering
Starting Salary: £60,000
Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 15:30

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Kettering. This is a primarily workshop-based role, ideal for a mechanically skilled engineer with strong machining, refurbishment, and maintenance experience.

The RoleCarry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.Perform lathe work and machining activities to manufacture, modify, and refurbish components.Repair and refurbish plant equipment including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, shafts and rollers.Operate workshop machinery including lathes, grinders, and milling machines.About YouApprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.Previous experience within manufacturing, maintenance, or workshop environments.Experience operating manual lathes and other workshop machinery.Experience supporting breakdowns, planned maintenance, and engineering projects.What's on Offer?Starting salary of Ciara £60,000Monday to Friday days role, 07:30 - 15:30 working hours.Training and development opportunitiesLong-term career progression

For more information or to apply, contact:

Xaviour Davids
Recruitment Consultant | Proactive Global
[email protected]


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.

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£60,000.00 - £63,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Added 21/09/2026
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Electrical Maintenance EngineerKettering £60,000 Starting Salary Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 15:30We are currently recruiting for an... Read more

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Kettering
£60,000 Starting Salary
Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 15:30

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer to join a well-established production environment, working on high-speed manufacturing equipment and site services.

The RoleCarry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across production equipment.Perform preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement activities.Troubleshoot and interrogate PLC systems, including making basic program changes.Support electrical installations, control systems, power distribution.Update electrical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.About YouPrevious experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.What's on Offer?Starting salary of Ciara £60,000Monday to Friday days role, 07:30 - 15:30 working hours

For more information or to apply, contact:

Xaviour Davids
Recruitment Consultant | Proactive Global
[email protected]


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.

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£60,000.00 - £63,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

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