Moulding Maintenance Engineer
Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10)
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Moulding Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a stable day‑shift role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment for a company based in Rushden, Northamptonshire? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established operation where you’ll play a key role in maintaining machinery, improving performance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
The Role
As a Moulding Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and support ongoing TPM and engineering improvement projects.
You’ll also work closely with the wider engineering team to maintain site services and ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
Hydraulic fault finding and repair
Assist with planning service schedules and preparing spare parts
Service, repair and maintain moulding machinery and ancillary equipment
Improve machine efficiency and OEE
Install, fit and commission new machinery and equipment
Support site services including fire detection, sprinkler systems, compressors and chillers
Ensure safe working practices and compliance with company policies
About You
We’re looking for someone with strong technical ability, a proactive approach, and a positive attitude.
Essential Skills & Experience
HNC/HND in Engineering
Experience in blow moulding or injection moulding
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
Ability to read and work from electrical engineering drawings
Electrical installation experience (18th Edition advantageous)
Working knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems
Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, enthusiastic and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
If you would like to apply for the role of Moulding Maintenance Engineer, then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 28.2.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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