Maintenance Engineer (JO0000016878) Wellingborough, England
Salary: GBP 41,375 per annum + overtime
Location: Wellingborough (must live within a commutable distance)
Hours: Days only 0800 – 1630 – no shift pattern, minimal call‑out
Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available).
Join a Growing, Forward‑Thinking Engineering Team
Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for a proactive and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
The Role
As a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will be involved in the following:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and equipment performance.
- Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns to minimise disruption.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults across a range of production machinery.
- Working safely in line with SSOW, risk assessments, SOPs and company policies.
- Completing PPMs and reactive tasks within agreed timeframes.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records (manual and electronic).
- Ensuring all repairs are validated by engineering supervision and production teams.
- Keeping the workshop organised, safe and compliant, including correct parts usage.
- Participating in limited call‑out cover and supporting during absence periods.
Experience Required
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience with machinery such as granulators, conveyors, hammermills, extrusion equipment, colour separators, gearboxes, bearings, rollers and shafts.
- Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (preferred).
- Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic.
- Reliable, organised and committed to high standards.
Benefits
- Life assurance at 4× salary.
- Employee Cash plan.
- A supportive, forward‑thinking workplace culture.
If you are a solutions‑driven, hands‑on, and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
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Salary: GBP 41,375 per annum + overtime
Location: Wellingborough (must live within a commutable distance)
Hours: Days only 0800 – 1630 – no shift pattern, minimal call‑out
Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available).
Join a Growing, Forward‑Thinking Engineering Team
Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for a proactive and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
The Role
As a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will be involved in the following:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and equipment performance.
- Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns to minimise disruption.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults across a range of production machinery.
- Working safely in line with SSOW, risk assessments, SOPs and company policies.
- Completing PPMs and reactive tasks within agreed timeframes.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records (manual and electronic).
- Ensuring all repairs are validated by engineering supervision and production teams.
- Keeping the workshop organised, safe and compliant, including correct parts usage.
- Participating in limited call‑out cover and supporting during absence periods.
Experience Required
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience with machinery such as granulators, conveyors, hammermills, extrusion equipment, colour separators, gearboxes, bearings, rollers and shafts.
- Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (preferred).
- Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic.
- Reliable, organised and committed to high standards.
Benefits
- Life assurance at 4× salary.
- Employee Cash plan.
- A supportive, forward‑thinking workplace culture.
If you are a solutions‑driven, hands‑on, and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
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