Maintenance Engineer - Nightshift (Electrical & Mechanical) in MK14, Great Linford, Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline CVL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Milton Keynes. This hands-on role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise for both preventative and reactive maintenance of production equipment, with night shifts from 6pm to 6am. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong troubleshooting skills. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a global company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance within a high-speed or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in electronics with at least 3 years’ experience in both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in diagnosing faults in mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance in line with the planned maintenance schedule.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on complex electronic and mechanical systems.

Skills

Equipment maintenance experience

Electronics background

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Engineer to join our client in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong Electrical and Mechanical expertise to support both preventative and reactive maintenance of production equipment. Working hours: Night Shift 6pm-6am, 3 on 4 off.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance in line with the planned maintenance schedule
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on complex electronic and mechanical systems
• Communicate effectively with external suppliers and service providers
• Source and control spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available when needed
• Prioritise and manage workload efficiently to minimise equipment downtime
• Support general maintenance tasks across the site as needed

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance within a high-speed or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in electronics with at least 3 years’ experience in both mechanical and electrical systems
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification (desirable)
• Proficient in diagnosing faults in mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiarity with stock control systems and spare parts management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and bring tasks to successful completion

This is a great opportunity to join a large global company. Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 5th year running!).

Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.