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 downtimeWorking Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:00The Ideal Candidate
Essential
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 requiredDesirable
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 environmentsBenefits
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