Maintenance Technician

Futures Recruitment Services; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment service is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician focused on electrical systems in Eastleigh. This role involves performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, strong electrical knowledge, and be willing to work permanent night shifts post-training. The position offers a competitive salary structure with opportunities for ongoing development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary during training

Secure long-term role

Ongoing development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical knowledge including control panels, motors, PLCs, and fault finding.
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts after training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical knowledge including control panels, motors, PLCs

Problem-solving skills

Ability to assist with mechanical maintenance

Flexibility for training shifts

Job description

We Are Hiring :

Night Shift Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) – Southampton

Location : Southampton

Circa £43,094 (day shifts during training) → £53,868 (permanent nights)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical focus? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and solving technical challenges? We want you on our team.

About the Role

This is a permanent night shift position, with initial day shift training. You will be responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance across a variety of production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs, with a focus on electrical systems
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical, automation, and control systems
• Support mechanical maintenance when required
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and ensure compliance with safety standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong electrical knowledge including control panels, motors, PLCs, and fault finding
• Ability to assist with mechanical maintenance as needed
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts after training
• Flexibility to complete initial training on day shifts
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safe working practices

What We Offer

• Competitive salary : £43,000 during day shift training, increasing to £53,000 on nights
• Secure, long-term role within a well-established manufacturing business
• Ongoing development and technical training opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Shift Pattern

• Permanent nights after training
• Training on day shifts