Multi-Skilled Engineer - Weekend Days
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Kettering, Northamptonshire
£23.63 per hour (circa £30,000)
Saturday & Sunday | 06:00 – 18:00
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a modern, growing manufacturing site on a permanent weekend day shift.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable role working just 2 days per week (24 hours) while earning a strong salary, with the chance to be part of a business investing heavily in automation, equipment, and site expansion.
You’ll play a key role in keeping production running during peak weekend operations, where engineering support is critical to maintaining output and efficiency.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Weekend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Supporting production teams with technical issues
Working on a range of automated production equipment
Assisting with ongoing improvements and project work
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with manufacturing standards
The Equipment You’ll Work On
Automated production and processing lines
Conveyors, motors, and drives
Pneumatic systems and bulk handling equipment
Packaging and palletising systems
PLC-controlled machinery
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Multi-skilled engineer (mechanical & electrical)
Experience in manufacturing or process industries
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Good understanding of health & safety
Desirable:
PLC fault-finding experience
Experience in automated production environments
Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or similar)
What You’ll Get
£23.63 per hour
Approx. £30,000 annual earnings (based on weekend hours)
33 days holiday (pro rata)
Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)
Long-term, stable role in a growing business
Exposure to modern equipment and ongoing site investment
Great work-life balance with weekdays free
Why Apply?
This role is ideal if you’re looking for:
A better work-life balance
A part-time engineering role with strong earning potential (pro rata)
The chance to work in a modern, automated manufacturing environment
A business that is actively investing in its people and equipment
If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys working independently and wants a high-impact role across weekend production, this could be a great fit.
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- Location:
- Kettering
- Salary:
- £30,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Engineering