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About The Role
A permanent, full-time Maintenance Engineer role is available in Daventry, paying £32,000 to £40,000 per annum. You will join a well-established manufacturer’s growing maintenance team. Your primary duties include keeping production running through the maintenance of plant machinery, responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime, and executing planned preventative maintenance. Strong fault-finding skills are essential for diagnosing and repairing equipment effectively. This position suits a proactive engineer with a focus on continuous improvement, seeking a long-term role within a busy manufacturing setting. The role demands a skilled professional ready to contribute to operational efficiency.
Pertemps Daventry is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their growing maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to secure a long-term position within a busy manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in keeping production running by maintaining plant machinery, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
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If you're a proactive engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Responding quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs on plant and production equipment.
- Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to agreed schedules.
- Identifying root causes of recurring faults and recommending continuous improvement solutions.
- Performing routine inspections and safety checks across site equipment.
- Supporting the installation and maintenance of manufacturing machinery.
- Supervising contractors and ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
- Working closely with production teams to ensure equipment reliability.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues where required.
What We're Looking For
- A recognised engineering qualification such as an Apprenticeship, BTEC, City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 3.
- Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
- A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with crane systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What's On Offer
- Temporary to permanent opportunity.
- Salary - £32,000 - £40,000 PA Depending on Experience
- Monday to Friday day shifts – enjoy your evenings and weekends.
- Overtime available.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established employer.
- Supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Daventry, we'd love to hear from you.
For Further information please contact Niki at Pertemps Daventry on 01327 220483
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