Maintenance Engineer - Nightshift

Artemis Talent Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shrewsbury seeks a Maintenance Engineer for night shifts. The role involves maintaining production machinery, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should be multi-skilled with NVQ Level 3 in engineering. Excellent compensation and supportive team culture offered.

Benefits

Overtime compensation

Excellent benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Confident working independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline

Tools

18th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Telford | Manufacturing | Permanent Nights (4 per week)

Up to £48,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production machinery.
• Troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues (roughly 50/50 bias).
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and ensuring all work meets Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Supporting machine upgrades, installations, and improvement projects.
• Working with production to reduce downtime and boost reliability.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workshop and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Multi-skilled engineer with solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Confident working independently during night shifts.
• Good communicator, team-minded, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.

Desirable Extras

• 18th Edition wiring regulations certification.
• Experience in lean / continuous improvement environments (BRC, ISO, etc.).
• Familiarity with automated or packaging machinery is a bonus.

Why Nights?

• 🌙 Consistent 4-night pattern - predictable and steady routine
• 💸 Excellent earning potential with night rate + overtime
• 🧘♂️ Quieter environment - time to focus and take ownership
• 🤝 Supportive team and Engineering Manager who value autonomy

Ready to take control of your nights and keep the lines moving? Apply now and join a company that truly values its maintenance team