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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.

Read less
£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum

Kettering, England, United KingdomPermanent

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