Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wellingborough (must live within a commutable distance)

Hours: Days only 0800 -1630 - no shift pattern, minimal call‑out

Salary: £41,375 + excellent benefits

Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available)

Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for a proactive and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

As a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will be involved in the following

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and equipment performance.
• Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns to minimise disruption.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across a range of production machinery.
• Working safely in line with SSOW, risk assessments, SOPs and company policies.
• Completing PPMs and reactive tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records (manual and electronic).
• Ensuring all repairs are validated by engineering supervision and production teams.
• Keeping the workshop organised, safe and compliant, including correct parts usage.
• Participating in limited call‑out cover and supporting during absence periods.

Experience Required

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have the following

• Experience with machinery such as granulators, conveyors, hammermills, extrusion equipment, colour separators, gearboxes, bearings, rollers and shafts.
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (preferred).
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic.
• Confident using PC‑based software.
• Reliable, organised and committed to high standards.

Benefits

Our client is offering the fantastic benefits being the following

• 6% employer pension contribution (2% employee).
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• Employee Cash plan.
• On‑site parking.
• A supportive, forward‑thinking workplace culture.

If you are a solutions‑driven, hands‑on, and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. Please apply by submitting your CV or for more information please contact (url removed)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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