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Maintenance Engineer (Nights)
Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10)
A GBP 43,000 : A GBP 46,000 per annum
12-hour nights 7pm to 7am : 3 on : 3 off
Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough
Are you a multi-skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support site maintenance, drive machine efficiency, and play a key role in continuous improvement.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and fault-finding activities across the site. You'll work to minimize downtime, improve OEE, and ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
- Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
- Support TPM and planned preventative maintenance routines.
- Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Manage engineering parts, materials, and stock control.
- Complete safety checks, hazard cards, and ensure safe working practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and energy-efficiency projects.
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About You
You'll bring strong technical knowledge and a positive, proactive approach to engineering challenges.
Qualifications And Experience
- Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ etc.).
- Electrical installation experience (17th/18th Edition desirable).
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.
- Background in a manufacturing/production environment (blow/injection moulding experience advantageous).
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
- Team-focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Able to work effectively in a high-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
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- Flexibility to support shift-based operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both production and engineering teams
If you would like to apply for the role of Maintenance Engineer, then please email or call Deb on
Closing date is 21.8.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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