Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Northampton (with occasional travel to Hinkley)
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000
Permanent / Full-Time - Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 We are working with a growing and forward-thinking engineering business based in Northampton who are expanding their operations throughout 2026. Due to this growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable yet expanding organisation, offering long-term career development and exposure to varied engineering environments, including occasional travel to Hinkley. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Maintenance Manager with testing, inspection, and maintenance activities
- Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across plant machinery and site facilities
- Identify faults, carry out first-line diagnostics, and arrange repairs or replacements
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to meet KPI targets
- Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded accurately within the CMMS system
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance with statutory requirements (including PSSR, PUWER and LOLER)
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
- Monitor equipment performance and minimise downtime
Working Hours- Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
The Ideal CandidateEssential- Proven experience within a maintenance engineering role in a manufacturing or production environment
- Minimum 2 years' recent experience in fitting, repair and installation
- Strong fault-finding skills with a logical and methodical approach
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic)
- Experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance
- Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards within engineering environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Hinkley when required
Desirable- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
- Experience working with CMMS systems
- IPAF / MEWP or ATEX qualifications
- Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments
Benefits- Salary of £36,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)
- Opportunity to join a growing business with expansion plans in 2026
- Structured and varied role with exposure to multiple sites
- Pension scheme and additional benefits