Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Commutable from Towcester, Northampton, Brackley and Daventry)    Salary: £44,000 per annum + Overtime Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Our client, a well-established and successful manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical  Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position within a growing company that offers a competitive salary, regular overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production equipment, plant machinery, and site services to ensure maximum operational efficiency and reliability. Key Responsibilities ·Fault finding, servicing, and repair of production machinery and plant equipment ·Maintenance of machine drive mechanisms and rotating machinery ·Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and process systems ·Maintenance and testing of plant services and site facilities ·Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults efficiently ·Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and technical documentation ·Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives ·Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures Requirements ·Recognised engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent industry experience ·Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial maintenance environment ·Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills ·Experience working with: oConveyors oElevators oGrinders oWeighing equipment oRotating machinery ·Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings ·Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities Desirable Skills ·Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical bias and electrical fault-finding experience ·Pneumatics experience ·Previous experience within the food manufacturing industry Working Hours ·Monday to Friday ·07:30 - 17:30 ·1-hour lunch break ·Daily overtime included: o7.5 hours paid at basic rate o1.5 hours paid at 1.5x overtime rate Following a successful probation period (maximum 6 months), engineers participate in an on-call rota, typically one week in six, with the option to work night shifts during call-out weeks. Please note: Applicants must be willing to participate in on-call rotas and work weekend overtime when required. Benefits ·Company Pension ·Cycle to Work Scheme ·Life Insurance ·On-Site Parking ·Overtime Opportunities ·Long-Term Career Development   If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure and rewarding opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you