Maintenance Labourer

Maintenance Labourer

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £33,000 depending on Experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Permanent Position

The Opportunity

Auxo Engineering is working with an established manufacturing business looking to strengthen its engineering team with a reliable and motivated Maintenance Labourer.

This is a hands-on role supporting skilled engineers and contractors with general maintenance activities, site preparation and planned maintenance tasks.

You don't need to be a qualified engineer for this position. We're looking for someone who is practical, hardworking, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in developing their skills within an engineering environment.

The Role

As a Maintenance Labourer, you will support the engineering team with a variety of day-to-day activities, including:

Assisting engineers and contractors with maintenance, repair and installation work.
Preparing work areas and equipment ahead of maintenance activities.
Carrying out basic building maintenance and minor repairs.
Supporting engineers with basic machine maintenance and general site repairs.
Completing planned maintenance tasks in line with the site's CMMS schedule.
Moving equipment, materials and tools as required.
Clearing waste and removing unused materials following maintenance work.
Keeping engineering workshops, storage areas and workspaces clean, organised and safe.
Ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly and work areas are left tidy.
Following all site health & safety procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE.
Reporting hazards, defects or potential safety issues to the relevant supervisor.
Supporting the wider engineering team wherever required.About You

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who takes pride in their work.

You'll ideally have:

Some experience working in a maintenance, manufacturing, engineering or similar hands-on environment.
Basic knowledge of common hand tools such as hammers, spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
Confidence using basic power tools such as drills and saws.
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
A reliable and punctual approach to work.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
Good awareness of workplace health & safety.
A willingness to learn new skills and develop within an engineering environment.
A curious and proactive attitude, with the confidence to ask questions, retain information and suggest better ways of working.What's on Offer?

The opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment.
A varied, hands-on role supporting a skilled engineering team.
The opportunity to develop your practical maintenance skills.
Training and development opportunities.
A supportive team environment.
Long-term career development within engineering.Interested?

If you're a practical, reliable individual looking to develop your skills and build a career within engineering and maintenance, Auxo Engineering would like to hear from you