Maintenance Engineer – Nights
Hours: 39 per week
Shift:
Sunday–Wednesday: 10pm–6am
Thursday: 10pm–5am
Pay: £21.88–£22.50 per hour
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our night shift team. You will ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment through effective fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
This role is crucial to minimising downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring the safety of people and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out planned preventative maintenance.
Fit new parts, overhaul components, and arrange replacements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and report issues.
Performance & Reliability
Work towards site and departmental KPIs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice.
Monitor equipment trends to prevent recurring faults.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all safe working practices and relevant legislation.
Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and specialist instruments correctly.
Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
Collaboration
Liaise with internal departments and external contractors.
Keep production teams informed of maintenance progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
17th Edition Electrical qualification.
Experience in one or more of the following:
Robot cells/welding cells
Plastic injection/extrusion
Press work
Rolling mills
PLC inputs/outputs
Hydraulics & pneumatics
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Strong fault-finding skills in both mechanical and electrical systems.
MEWP licence desirable.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
Benefits
Free on-site parking
25 days annual leave
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Life assurance (4x salary)
Company pension & bonus scheme
Employee assistance programme
Training & development opportunities
Festive Christmas shutdown
Health & wellbeing support (free flu vaccinations, cash health plan, discounted gym membership)
Cycle-to-work scheme
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