Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Poyle; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work nights only. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000, the role involves maintaining production machinery through electrical and mechanical fault finding, preventive maintenance, and breakdown response. With a strong engineering culture and long-term stability, this position provides an excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Training and development support

Stable long-term role

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer with electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled background.
• Strong fault-finding capability and comfort working independently and nights.
• Manufacturing, FMCG or industrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault finding on production machinery.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response.
• Support site reliability and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Independent working

Strong problem-solving

Education

NVQ, HNC, or apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Nights Only)

£50,000 | 4 On / 4 Off | Nights Only

Are you a Maintenance Engineer who prefers nights only and wants a strong salary with long stretches of time off? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, growing manufacturer that invests heavily in its engineering team and offers long‑term stability.

The Company

• Secure, reputable manufacturing business
• Strong engineering culture with ongoing investment
• Modern machinery and well‑maintained site
• Engineers are trusted and supported on shift

⚙️ The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer on nights, you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly during out‑of‑hours operations.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical fault finding on production machinery
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive breakdown response
• Supporting site reliability and continuous improvement
• Working independently while supported by a strong engineering team

Shift Pattern

• 4 On / 4 Off
• Nights only
• Excellent work‑life balance with regular long breaks

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 base salary
• Overtime opportunities available
• Company pension
• Training and development support
• Stable, long‑term role

About You

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer (electrical / mechanical / multi‑skilled)
• Strong fault‑finding capability
• Manufacturing / FMCG / industrial background
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, apprenticeship)
• Comfortable working nights and independently

✅ Why Apply?

• Nights‑only role (no rotation)
• Competitive salary without reliance on overtime
• Excellent shift pattern
• Secure employer with a strong engineering reputation
• Well‑run site with realistic workloads