Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 + Overtime @ 1.5x
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 04:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

We are working with a leading manufacturer operating in Kettering. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join the night shift team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a well-established company that values its people and invests in their development.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 + overtime at 1.5x
Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
Annual Bonus Scheme
Pension Plan: Employer contributions up to 5%
Medical Benefits: Eye tests, private GP healthline, wellbeing support
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Company Uniform Provided
Continuous Training & Development on new and existing machinery

The Role

As a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will:

Carry out mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery and associated equipment.
Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime.
Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Work closely with the engineering team to ensure smooth plant operations.
Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and promote best practices.
Support plant layout changes and installations as required.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong mechanical bias with working knowledge of electrical systems.
Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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