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Maintenance Engineer

Auxo TalentRushden, Northamptonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

If you're a proactive Maintenance Engineer who thrives on hands-on problem-solving and ensuring peak operational efficiency, this role offers significant growth within a respected manufacturing company. You'll have the flexibility of a hybrid work model and the chance to develop your skills across diverse machinery, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer
Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Daventry, Peterborough etc

4 on 4 off, 3 blocks of days followed by 1 block of nights
Are you a 'hands-on Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, fixing problems and keeping production moving?

I am working with a successful manufacturing business looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in maintaining and improving their production equipment.

What you'll be doing:
* Carry out PPM and routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns and maximise equipment reliability.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults and get machinery back up and running.
* Complete machine adjustments, set-ups and changeovers to support production.
* Fault-find across mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Monitor and calibrate machinery to maintain quality, accuracy and safety.
* Work closely with Production to identify **improvements and reduce downtime**.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, PPM schedules and spare parts information.
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company standards.
* Support the introduction of new technology and engineering improvements.

What we're looking for:
* Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
* Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and packaging equipment
* Proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability
* A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 17th edition wiring regulations would be advantageous

Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to join an established manufacturing business where engineering is critical to the success of the operation.
You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to equipment reliability, production efficiency and continuous improvement.

Interested?
Apply now or contact Karen at Auxo Advanced Engineering for a confidential conversation about the role.


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