Maintenance Engineer Nights

TipTopJob; Rushden; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Nights) in Rushden to perform day-to-day engineering tasks, fault finding, and maintenance across the site. You will work to minimise downtime, improve OEE, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires multi-skilled capability, experience with electrical and mechanical systems, and a proactive approach to reliability improvements. 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am, 3 on 3 off; closing date 25.10.2026.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ).
• Electrical installation experience (17th/18th Edition desirable).
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support TPM and planned preventive maintenance routines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering parts, materials, and stock control.
• Complete safety checks and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Reading Drawings

Education

City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10)

A GBP 43,000 : A GBP 46,000 per annum

12:hour nights 7pm and 7am : 3 on : 3 off

Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough

Are you a multi:skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast:paced manufacturing environment Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and hands on Maintenance Engineer to support site maintenance, drive machine efficiency, and play a key role in continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out day to day engineering, maintenance, and fault finding activities across the site. Youll work to minimise downtime, improve OEE, and ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support TPM and planned preventative maintenance routines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering parts, materials, and stock control.
• Complete safety checks, hazard cards, and ensure safe working practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and energy?efficiency projects.

About You

Youll bring strong technical knowledge and a positive, proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Qualifications And Experience

• Recognised engineering qualification (City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ etc.).
• Electrical installation experience (17th/18th Edition desirable).
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.
• Background in a manufacturing/production environment (blow/injection moulding experience advantageous).

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem solving skills and initiative.
• Team focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Able to work effectively in a high paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to support shift based operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both production and engineering teams

Closing date is 25.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.