Maintenance Engineer - Weekends

Gi Group; Holt End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair production equipment in a high-volume environment. The role requires strong electrical engineering skills, prior manufacturing experience, and the ability to work independently. Enjoy a shift pattern from Friday to Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm, ensuring four consecutive days off during the week. Competitive salary including a weekend shift allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary including weekend shift allowance

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified in electrical engineering.
• Strong experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently during weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Fault-finding on electrical systems

Proactive problem-solving

Experience in high-volume manufacturing

Education

Qualified in electrical engineering

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Weekend Shift

Location: Redditch
Salary: Competitive (including weekend shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Friday – Sunday, 6am – 6pm

Company Overview

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Engineer to join its growing maintenance team. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment as the business continues to invest in new machinery and expand operations.

Role Overview

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives during the weekend shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Candidate Profile

• Time-served or qualified in electrical engineering (mechanical knowledge advantageous).
• Strong experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in fault‑finding on electrical systems, including PLCs (Siemens experience desirable).
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities during weekend shifts.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused with excellent problem‑solving skills.

Shift Details

• Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday, 6am – 6pm.
• Enjoy four consecutive days off during the week.

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