Mechanical Engineer

Advertised by Bolt

Location
Kettering, North Northamptonshire
Salary
£53,487 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
12 October 2026
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Job description

Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Kettering
Hours: Rotating Shift Pattern
Salary: £53,487, increasing to £56,303 upon successful sign-off as competent in role

Shift Pattern

  • 2 x Mornings: 06:00 - 14:30
  • 2 x Afternoons: 14:00 - 22:30
  • 2 x Nights: 22:00 - 06:30
  • 4 Days Off

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Back End Line Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of Back End equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable production.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer looking to develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic production environment.

Duties of a Customer Service Representative:

  • Maintain Deco, Inside Spray, Necker and Palletiser equipment
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks
  • Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding
  • Ensure equipment meets quality and safety standards
  • Complete maintenance records and production documentation
  • Support line efficiency and minimise downtime
  • Work closely with Production Teams, Team Leaders and Shift Managers
  • Provide effective shift handovers and support continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need:

Essential:

  • Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret data and work independently or as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Engineering Degree
  • Time-served engineering apprenticeship
  • Fabrication and welding experience
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

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This vacancy is advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we aim to contact successful applicants within 5 working days.

Reference 225715825

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