Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Nights
Salary: £54,000
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 18:00 to 06:00 (3 nights per week)
Additional Requirement: 1 Saturday night shift in every 4
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Role Overview
A multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias is required to support night-shift operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring machinery reliability, reducing downtime, and providing engineering support to production teams during night operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production equipment.
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Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to restore equipment performance quickly and safely.
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Conduct routine inspections, safety checks, and technical adjustments on machinery.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reliability, efficiency, and safety.
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Record maintenance activities and ensure compliance with engineering and site procedures.
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Respond effectively to breakdowns, working independently during night shifts.
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Collaborate with daytime engineering teams to ensure effective handovers.
Required Skills & Experience
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Time-served engineer with electrical bias and multi-skilled capability.
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Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or processing environments.
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Strong diagnostic skills across electrical systems (motors, sensors, drives, control panels).
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Competent in mechanical fault-finding and repair.
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Ability to work independently and manage workload during night operations.
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Awareness of health & safety standards and safe working practices.
What You Can Expect
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Stable 3-night working pattern with additional weekend shift on rotation.
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Competitive salary with enhanced overtime rates.
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Opportunity to work in a well-established, supportive engineering environment.
