Mechanical Maintenance Engineer   Salary £52,000   Location Kettering Pin Point Recruitment are currently working with an established and successful manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer with a background in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally within print, mailing or a similar high-volume manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for providing first-line engineering support across the site, troubleshooting machinery breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance and identifying long-term solutions to improve machine reliability and production performance. What's on Offer?   ·         26 days' annual leave + bank holidays – pro rata for shift workers ·         Overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate ·         £40 call-out payment, plus overtime at 1.5x for hours worked ·         5% employee pension contribution + 5% employer contribution ·         Salary sacrifice pension option ·         Death in Service – 4x annual salary ·         BHSF Health Cash Plan ·         Private GP helpline ·         Employee Assistance Programme ·         Digital gym and online wellbeing support ·         Company benefits portal with 6,000+ discounts ·         26 weeks' full maternity pay, followed by statutory maternity pay and unpaid leave ·         2 weeks' full paternity pay ·         Bereavement leave and pay ·         £1,500 Refer a Friend Scheme ·         Birthday day off ·         Weekly fresh fruit ·         Long-service and loyalty recognition scheme ·         Regular employee "Thank You Days" The Role   ·         Providing first-line engineering support for machinery breakdowns and faults. ·         Diagnosing mechanical issues and ensuring machinery is returned to production safely and efficiently. ·         Taking ownership of engineering problems and seeing them through to a permanent solution. ·         Working closely with Production Managers to prioritise repairs and complete work orders. ·         Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensuring maintenance schedules are maintained. ·         Supporting continuous improvement projects from initial concept through to completion. ·         Identifying opportunities to improve machine availability, reliability and overall effectiveness. ·         Prioritising repairs during planned production downtime. ·         Ordering spare parts and helping to manage engineering stores and stock levels. ·         Working with third-party engineering companies where specialist parts or components need to be manufactured. ·         Supporting accident prevention and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across the site. ·         Working as part of the Health & Safety committee. ·         Updating repair and PPM records using the company's maintenance management system. ·         Attending regular maintenance meetings to review PPM, breakdowns and general engineering requirements. ·         Working closely with the wider engineering team across multiple sites to ensure consistent processes and procedures. ·         Developing your electrical knowledge to complement your mechanical engineering skills. ·         Promoting 6S and continuous improvement within the engineering department. Shift Pattern   This is a 12-hour rotating shift pattern:   ·         Week 1: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Days ·         Week 2: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Days ·         Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – Nights ·         Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &  Thursday– Nights ·         Week 5: Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Days ·         Week 6: Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Days   The pattern then repeats. What We're Looking For   We're looking for a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys troubleshooting and finding solutions rather than simply fixing the immediate problem. You will ideally have:   ·         Minimum 4 years' engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment. ·         Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. ·         Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience. ·         Some basic electrical knowledge. ·         Experience working with machinery in a fast-paced production environment. ·         Previous experience within printing, mailing or a similar manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. ·         IOSH training would be desirable. ·         Experience of planned preventative maintenance (PPM). ·         A proactive and solution-focused approach. ·         Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels of the business. ·         A genuine interest in continuous improvement and developing your engineering skills. ·         A positive, "right first time" and "can-do" attitude. ·         The ambition to develop and take on additional responsibility. Apply Today   If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Engineering Technician looking for a long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today through Pin Point Recruitment. COLPERM