Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Industry | Perm Nights | £53,000
Whittlesey, Peterborough
Permanent Nights (4 on / 4 off - 6pm to 6am)
£53,000 + Overtime + Benefits
About the Role:
We're recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturer at their busy site in Whittlesey, Peterborough. This is a permanent nights role working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, offering stability, challenge, and excellent pay. You'll be responsible for keeping critical machinery running in a demanding, high-volume environment - reacting quickly to breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance across heavy plant machinery
* Fault‑finding and repair of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and PLCs
* Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
* Responding to breakdowns swiftly to keep production on track
* Working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure minimal disruption
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with health & safety
What We're Looking For:
* Time‑served or formally qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Multi‑skilled background – electrical or mechanical bias considered
* Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, aggregates, cement, or similar
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills under pressure
* Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment on nights
* Team player with a proactive approach to maintenance
What You'll Get in Return:
* £53,000 base salary + optional overtime
* Permanent nights – stable shift pattern
* Generous holiday allowance
* Access to tools, PPE, and modern maintenance systems
* Career development in a well‑established industrial operation
* Free on‑site parking + employee benefits scheme
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details.
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