Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) (maineng w)

Overview

Reference
maineng w

Salary
£47,000 - £50,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Wellingborough

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
22 September 2026


Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
£47,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + On-Call Payments
Double Days (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00, Weekly Rotation)
Permanent | Full-Time


The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing and recycling business is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its growing engineering team. Operating from a modern production facility, the company has established itself as a major player within its sector and continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and processes.

This position offers excellent earning potential, long-term stability, and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive engineering environment.


Package & Benefits

  • Salary of £47,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate
  • On-call allowance of £3,250 per annum
  • Minimum 2 hours paid at overtime rate for call-outs
  • Structured on-call rota with appropriate rest periods
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Enhanced pension contribution scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • Long service recognition awards

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across production equipment
  • Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and production issues
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
  • Support production teams by minimising equipment downtime
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production, or processing environment
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work across both electrical and mechanical systems
  • Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred
  • Electrical bias would be advantageous
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Suitable Backgrounds

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Multi-Skilled Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Breakdown Engineer
  • Service Engineer with manufacturing experience

Apply Now

For further information or a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact the engineering recruitment team at Interaction Recruitment.


Contact information

Reegan Turney