In brief
This mechanical maintenance role involves responding to breakdowns and performing repairs on automated production equipment. The work focuses on diagnosing faults and replacing components to ensure machinery remains operational within a busy manufacturing facility.
Best for
Vehicle technicians and mechanical fitters seeking to transition into industrial maintenance engineering.
Non-negotiable
Engineering qualifications required.
Worth knowing
The role operates on an 8-hour shift rotation including early mornings, late afternoons, and nights.
What you need
Required
Engineering qualifications
Clearly required in the listing
Mechanical fault-finding
Clearly required in the listing
Fault diagnosis
Clearly required in the listing
Reactive maintenance
Clearly required in the listing
Health and safety
Clearly required in the listing
Working under pressure
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Respond to mechanical breakdowns
Clearly stated in the job description.
Diagnose machinery faults
Clearly stated in the job description.
Perform reactive maintenance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain engineering records
Clearly stated in the job description.
Follow safety procedures
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Skills & Experience Previous Mechanical hands on experience and qualifications Good mechanical fault-finding skills.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Vehicle Technician/ Car Mechanic - Kettering This is actually an EXCELLENT opportunity for a Vehicle technician that is open to moving to a new sector of engineering/ repair work. This will be changing cars for automated machinery in a production environment, and will be trained up to Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: £54000-£57000+ Bonus + Good Pension Shift: 8 hour shift rotation, early mornings, late afternoons and a night - lots of time off Employment: Permanent Mechanical Fitter/ Vehicle Technician/ Car Mechanic/ Plant Fitter/ Machine Builders/ could suit this role as the company will train you up to Maintenance Technician level. MUST have engineering qualifications. The Role We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for a Mechanical trained person 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 Mechanic, who enjoys fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs in a busy manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Respond quickly to mechanical 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 components as required. Fault find on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and other production equipment. 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. Skills & Experience Previous Mechanical hands on experience and qualifications Good mechanical fault-finding skills. Ability to diagnose faults quickly and effectively. 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. Be trained up to a Maintenance Engineer in a state of the art, fully automated plant. Excellent pension Bonus Career progression Extra courses 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 (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) 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,
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