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Permanent

Mechanic £55k

Proactive Global
Kettering
money-bag £54000 - £56000/annum Bonus, good pension
Posted: 13 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 11 November 2026
Ref: 225716365

Mechanic - Kettering

This is actually an EXCELLENT opportunity to be trained up to work on automated machinery in a factory to Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: -5400056000+ Bonus + Good Pension
Shift: 8 hour shift rotation, early mornings, late afternoons and a night - lots of time off
Employment: Permanent

Mechanical Fitter/ Vehicle Technician/ Car Mechanic/ Plant Fitter/ Machine Builders/ could suit this role as the company will train you up to Maintenance Technician level.

MUST have engineering qualifications.

The Role

We are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for a Mechanical trained person to join its engineering team on a shift-based pattern.

This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance role, where the main responsibility will be responding to breakdowns and getting production machinery back up and running as quickly and safely as possible.

The role would suit a Mechanic, who enjoys fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns across the manufacturing site.
  • Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of machinery failures.
  • Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs to minimise production downtime.
  • Repair and replace mechanical components as required.
  • Fault find on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and other production equipment.
  • Carry out basic adjustments and modifications to machinery where required.
  • Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and engineering work.
  • Follow all site health and safety procedures and engineering standards.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous Mechanical hands on experience and qualifications
  • Good mechanical fault-finding skills.
  • Ability to diagnose faults quickly and effectively.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

What''s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join an award-winning manufacturer.
  • Be trained up to a Maintenance Engineer in a state of the art, fully automated plant.
  • Excellent pension
  • Bonus
  • Career progression
  • Extra courses
  • Competitive salary and shift package.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Commutable From

Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Rushden, Bedford, Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, Burton Latimer, Finedon, Thrapston, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Oundle, Daventry, Leicester, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Rugby, Luton and other parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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