Mechanical Engineer - Qualified Mechanics Considered

Advertised by Proactive Global

Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary
£53,000 - £55,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
21 October 2026
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Job description



Mechanical Engineer - Qualified Mechanics Considered

Kettering | £54,000 - £56,000 + Bonus

Are you an NVQ Level 3 qualified mechanic or mechanical engineer looking to move into manufacturing?

An established manufacturer in Kettering is looking for mechanically skilled engineers who can bring strong hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience into its engineering team.

You don't need to already be a Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer. Candidates from automotive, HGV, plant, agricultural, mechanical fitting and forces/REME backgrounds will be considered.



You'll be working on:

  • Planned preventative maintenance
  • Pumps, motors, conveyors and gearboxes
  • Mechanical fault finding and repairs
  • Machinery upgrades
  • Reliability and continuous improvement projects


You'll need:

  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 / Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical knowledge
  • Hands-on repair and maintenance experience
  • Good fault-finding ability
  • A willingness to develop within manufacturing

£54,000 - £56,000 + Bonus + Excellent Pension
8-Hour Rotating Shifts | Permanent | Kettering

A great opportunity for a qualified mechanic ready to make the move into manufacturing engineering.



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.

Reference 225748209

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