Maintenance Technician; Mechanical Bias

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire) Salary: £44,000-£46,000 (OTE £50,000-£55,000)

Hours:

Monday to Friday , (45 hours per week | 37.5 hours basic rate  7.5 contracted overtime hours paid at 1.5x rate per week) Jobb Type:
Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity An established manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position within a stable production environment, offering strong earning potential, regular overtime, and ongoing development opportunities. Due to the nature of the operation, flexibility is required, with additional overtime and call-out opportunities available.

What's in it for you? £17.00-£18.00 per hour basic rate Contracted 45-hour week 37.5 hours paid at standard rate Additional 7.5 hours per week paid at 1.5x overtime rate Annual earnings of approximately £45,756 | Average Earnings of £50,000-£55,000 Additional overtime available at enhanced rates (1.5x Monday-Saturday | 2x Sundays & Bank Holidays) On-site parking Ongoing training and career development (Leadership/Electrical/Mechanical Training Opportunities) Employee benefits and discount schemes Company pension scheme (3% Employee / 5% Employer) 24 days Annual Leave  Bank Holidays (32 Overall) Life assurance scheme Working Hours & Flexibility Monday to Friday day shifts 37.5-hour basic working week Additional 7.5 contracted hours per week paid at 1.5x Overtime available on a regular basis Participation in call-out and weekend overtime rotas available Flexibility required to support operational requirements

Key Responsibilities Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding on manufacturing equipment (Conveyors, Motors, Gearboxes) Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Diagnosing and repairing production machinery breakdowns Supporting continuous improvement initiatives Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures Working to maximise plant efficiency and uptime About You Minimum 3 years' experience within a maintenance engineering role Background within manufacturing, production, process, food, packaging, recycling, FMCG, or similar environments Relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent/time served Mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled maintenance experience Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Interested?

If you're looking for a stable, long-term engineering opportunity offering excellent earning potential and career development, we'd like to hear from you. Contact Reegan Turney .