Maintenance Technician - NIGHTS

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer for the night shift. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment faults, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and hands-on experience in automated or FMCG environments. This position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of motors, bearings, pneumatics, and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults.
• Recording downtime events, repairs, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Experience in FMCG environment

Education

Engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician / Engineer – Night Shift

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off – 6:00pm to 6:00am

Location: Coventry

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician/Engineer to join a well-established business operating within a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in ensuring site equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring safe and efficient resolutions.
• Working independently and taking accountability for the condition and reliability of production equipment.
• Accurately recording all downtime events, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, safety, and equipment performance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across maintenance and operations to ensure smooth handovers and clear communication.
• Escalating issues when necessary to ensure swift resolution.

The Candidate

• Engineering qualification – Electrical or Mechanical (C&G, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent).
• Solid hands-on experience in maintenance and fault finding within an automated or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems, including motors, bearings, pneumatics, sensors, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure production environment.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH, NEBOSH, or HACCP.
• PLC knowledge and experience with inverters/servo motors.
• Welding or fabrication skills.