Pertemps Northampton seeks Mechanical Engineers for a permanent, full-time post based in Cranoe.
Salary: £46,000 to £49,000 per annum.
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week). Hours are 12‑hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days 05.30 – 17.45 / nights 17.30 – 05.45. 15 minute handover/shower time at the end of shift. Entitled to 2 paid 30‑minute breaks to be taken at an appropriate time throughout the working shift.
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer our client based in Low Marnham, NG23 on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally be apprentice trained, to minimum level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ). We will also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. They will work as part of a knowledgeable team to ensure that all plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation standards.
Rewards and benefits
- Annual salary £46-49k, depending on qualifications/experience (without overtime)
- Paid overtime at time and a quarter
- Holiday entitlement 20 days
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Companies rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
- Introduce a friend reward £300
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering background with hands‑on experience.
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly motivated and willing to support others.
- Manufacturing / Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
- Ability to demonstrate fault‑finding skills.
- Must be open to further personal development in line with the Company training plan.
- Be able to work on your own, proficiently, without immediate supervision, or as part of a team.
- Must be eligible to work in UK.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
- Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment.
- Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst maintaining the ability to meet varying and increasing demands from production.
- Work cross‑functionally to deliver a consistent and dynamic approach to continuous improvement.
- To ensure all work is completed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech).
- Completion of all relevant, statutory documentation.
Additional information
- The role sits within the Mechanical team, therefore multi‑skilled electrical skills are not required as they would not be utilised in this position — candidates must have strong, hands‑on mechanical skills relevant to the role.
- Right to work in the UK checked – we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
- Able to reliably travel to site, own transport, this is critical given the shift pattern and location of site.
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