Maintenance Engineer - Nights

The Best Connection; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy industrial plant in Sheffield. This night shift role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, focusing on both reactive and planned maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in industrial maintenance and solid mechanical/electrical skills.

Benefits

Holiday pay including a 12.07% premium

Company pension contribution

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance (waste, aggregates, utilities preferred).
• Ability to diagnose and repair breakdowns effectively.
• Hands-on, flexible, and dependable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support upgrades and improvement projects.
• Work closely with teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Proactive problem-solving

Knowledge of health & safety procedures

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Nights
Location: Sheffield
Advertised by: The Best Connection, on behalf of one of our clients

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial plant in Sheffield. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth running of critical machinery and minimising downtime.

The Role

• Shift: Nights, Monday to Friday
• Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour (includes night premium)
• Holiday Pay: Paid in addition @ 12.07% premium
• Bank Holidays: Majority worked and paid on top of basic
• Pension: Company contribution of 3% (opt-in)

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing breakdowns quickly and effectively
• Implementing safe, temporary fixes to keep production moving where necessary
• Supporting upgrades, shutdowns, and improvement projects
• Following safe systems of work, including isolations, permits, and lock-out/tag-out
• Working closely with operational teams to reduce downtime and improve plant reliability

What We're Looking For

• Industrial maintenance background (waste, aggregates, utilities, or similar preferred)
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
• A proactive and hands-on approach - someone who gets stuck in and solves problems
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures in a plant environment

Why Apply?

• Excellent basic pay with night premium included
• Additional holiday and Bank Holiday pay
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established client
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued