Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Corby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Mechanical Maintenance Fault Finding Preventative Maintenance Machinery Repair Health and Safety Compliance Engineering Qualifications Production Machinery Mechanical Components

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) – Corby

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) for one of our clients based in Corby. Our client is a well-established and growing packaging manufacturer, supplying high-quality corrugated cardboard and bespoke packaging solutions to businesses across the UK.

As a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), you’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing production machinery to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. You’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations by carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly and effectively
  • Respond to machinery breakdowns to minimise production downtime
  • Inspect equipment regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Replace worn or damaged mechanical components as required
  • Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvements
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs
  • Work closely with production teams to support operational efficiency
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures
  • Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance and reliability

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Engineer role
  • Relevant engineering qualifications preferred
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
  • Experience working within manufacturing, production, or industrial environments
  • Good understanding of health and safety regulations
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
  • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach

Job Details

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 30/05/26

How to Apply

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