Maintenance Engineer

Workshop Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a night shift role in Eastleigh. The role involves performing both planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring high standards of equipment maintenance, and supporting continuous improvements. Ideal for candidates with an engineering apprenticeship and strong diagnostic skills. Competitive salary of £43K with additional benefits including annual pay rises and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

8% employer pension contribution

29 days holiday including bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must complete an engineering apprenticeship.
• Possess qualifications such as ONC or equivalent.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults in systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on various systems.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to high standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

ONC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift) – Eastleigh. £43K +25% Shift Allowance. Permanent. Our client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their Manufacturing & Distribution team, where you'll play a key role in keeping their equipment running smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems and making a real impact.

Shift: Nightshift 00:00 to 08:00 Sunday - Thursday

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ensure process-critical equipment is maintained to the highest standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to quality and service goals
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship
• Minimum qualification: ONC, City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and resolve issues across a range of systems
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to high standards of work

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a company that values curiosity, courage, compassion, collaboration, and commercial thinking
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Make a difference in a business that helps millions of people every day

Benefits

• Annual pay rises are reviewed annually
• Pension is 8% from the employer and 4% from the employee
• Holiday entitlement is 29 days including bank holidays
• Bank holidays are considered normal working days but can be booked off as normal holiday
• Healthcare cash plan available
• Discounts scheme for retailers
• Discounted eye care products