Location: Northampton
Department: Maintenance
Job Reference: Maintenance Tech
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Patterns:
* Initially: Day shift (06:00–14:00)
* Future: May rotate to 3-shift pattern (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00)
Pay Rates:
* Day Shift: £20.57/hour
* 2 Rotating Shifts: £21.75/hour
* 3 Rotating Shifts: £22.08/hour
* Permanent Nights: £22.85/hour
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team in Northampton. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance of our production equipment and plant systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of machinery.
* Support plant services including steam, compressed air, and water circulation systems.
* Maintain hydraulic/pneumatic systems and microprocessor-controlled moulding equipment.
* Complete mechanical, electrical, and basic gas and welding repairs.
* Conduct inspections, stock checks, and order spare parts.
* Participate in plant shutdowns/start-ups and respond to breakdowns.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S practices.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ISO IATF 16949 standards.
* Complete and present 12 improvement projects annually.
* Proactively engage in training and skill development.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, and fault-finding techniques.
* Comfortable working across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
* Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and communicate effectively with other departments.
* Flexibility to work different shifts based on business needs.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive hourly rates
* Opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training
* Supportive team environment
* Involvement in real process improvement and innovation
Apply Today!
If you’re a reliable and skilled technician who’s ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover note quoting Job Reference: Maintenance Tech.
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