Maintenance Engineer

Kingdom People; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Nights Maintenance Engineer for a prestigious manufacturer in Petersfield. This role involves a mix of mechanical and electrical maintenance, working on a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting and be confident communicators. There are opportunities for continuous development in a proactive maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production setting is essential.
• Mechanical proficiency with some electrical skills required.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run smoothly and efficiently.
• Perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Participate in proactive, planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production setting

Strong mechanical skills

Sound electrical knowledge

Some PLC troubleshooting exposure

Confident communicator

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Overview

Nights Maintenance Engineer (Highly competitive salary + shift uplift!)
Location: Petersfield

Role and schedule

We are recruiting for 2 Maintenance Engineers to join a prestigious, fast-moving manufacturer in Petersfield. You’ll be working 4 on 4 off, 7pm–7am, nights.

What the role involves

This position is roughly 70% mechanical and 30% electrical. Typical electrical work includes sensors, motors, drives, solenoid controllers, and basic PLCs. You’ll be responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly, minimising downtime, and driving efficiency.

Team and shifts

The team is currently shifting from reactive repairs towards proactive, planned preventative maintenance (PPM). Weekday shifts are mainly breakdown response with some PPMs, while the 48 weekend hours on rota focus on PPMs, projects, and deeper fault investigations.

Each shift has 3–4 engineers, with four shifts covering the 24/7 operation. These vacancies are specifically for the 12-hour night shifts, created due to retirements and departures.

What we’re looking for

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production setting
• Strong mechanical skills with sound electrical knowledge
• Some PLC troubleshooting exposure
• Confident communicator within engineering teams
• Keen to continuously improve and develop
• Eligible to work in the UK

Next steps

Interviews will be arranged quickly, including a site tour so you can see the facilities for yourself.

To discuss this role confidentially, contact Neil Williams on (phone number removed), or click Apply Now to send your CV—we’ll review and get back to you swiftly.

Kingdom People are acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of their client.