Plant Maintenance Engineer

Kettering Source: WhatJobs
£35,000–£42,000

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 08:00-17:00 | Salary £35,000 - £42,000 + Overtime & excellent benefits

We are proud to be working with a long-established, family-run engineering business is looking for a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit team. With over 90 years of industry heritage, this company prides itself on quality workmanship, a can-do attitude, and genuine investment in its people. You'll be working with heavy plant and industrial equipment used across construction and production environments, supporting both workshop and site-based operations.

The Role

You will carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on a wide range of plant machinery and industrial equipment - including crushers, screens and other heavy kit. Your work will include diagnostics, inspections, reporting defects, and delivering proactive solutions to maximise uptime. You'll also support pre-hire inspections, pre-delivery checks and PDIs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify plant issues and deliver proactive maintenance to increase up time
  • Work as part of a busy workshop team, both on site and in the workshop
  • Demonstrate safe working practices at all times
  • Brief operators on issues causing damage or wear
  • Promote best practice in equipment operation and repair
  • Uphold rigorous Health & Safety standards for yourself and others
  • Follow and comply with all processes
  • Provide effective solutions to plant problems
  • Support development of maintenance processes
  • Communicate professionally with operators and site management
  • Deliver in‑house training when required
  • Complete risk assessments and method statements
  • Work with managers to organise repairs and minimise downtime
  • Investigate repairs and provide effective solutions
  • Use tools and diagnostic equipment correctly and safely Carry out fabrications and bespoke repairs
  • Support general upkeep of plant and equipment
  • Undertake additional duties as required

Competencies & Experience

  • A full driving licence with a maximum of 6 points
  • City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Plant or Vehicle Maintenance or apprenticeship trained
  • Strong knowledge of plant and machinery
  • Ability to use cutting equipment and welding
  • Able to work independently and use own initiative
  • Good communication skills

Benefits

  • 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Statutory pension
  • Development & progression - the company invests heavily in its people
  • Bi-annual company socials
  • On-site small gym
  • Dog-friendly office (for office-based staff)
  • A Christmas turkey - continuing a long-standing family tradition

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