We Are Hiring: Night Shift Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) – Southampton
Location: Southampton
Salary: Circa £43,094 (day shifts during training) → £53,868 (permanent nights)
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical focus? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and solving technical challenges? We want you on our team.
About the Role
This is a permanent night shift position, with initial day shift training. You will be responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance across a variety of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs, with a focus on electrical systems
* Diagnose and repair faults in electrical, automation, and control systems
* Support mechanical maintenance when required
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
* Maintain accurate maintenance logs and ensure compliance with safety standards
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong electrical knowledge including control panels, motors, PLCs, and fault finding
* Ability to assist with mechanical maintenance as needed
* Willingness to work permanent night shifts after training
* Flexibility to complete initial training on day shifts
* Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safe working practices
What We Offer
* Competitive salary: £43,000 during day shift training, increasing to £53,000 on nights
* Secure, long-term role within a well-established manufacturing business
* Ongoing development and technical training opportunities
* Supportive team environment
Shift Pattern
* Permanent nights after training
* Training on day shifts