Job Description

Night Shift Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Salary: 48,000 - 50,000 + Overtime @ 1.5x
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday - Thursday | 18:00 - 04:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
We are working with a leading manufacturer operating in Kettering. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join the night shift team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a well-established company that values its people and invests in their development.
Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary: 48,000 - 50,000 + overtime at 1.5x
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Pension Plan: Employer contributions up to 5%
• Medical Benefits: Eye tests, private GP healthline, wellbeing support
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Company Uniform Provided
• Continuous Training & Development on new and existing machinery

The Role
As a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out mechanical fault finding and repairs on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and promote best practices.
• Support plant layout changes and installations as required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical bias with working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Skilled in fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Similar Roles: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Breakdown Engineer, Service Engineer

Skills Required