Maintenance Technician - Nights

ACS Staffing Solutions; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established staffing firm in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Engineer for night shifts in Coventry. The role involves ensuring the efficiency and reliability of production equipment while performing preventative and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate should have an engineering qualification and solid hands-on experience in maintenance. This opportunity offers competitive salary and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent).
• Experience in an automated or FMCG environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Record downtime events and maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance and fault finding

Understanding mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification - Electrical or Mechanical

Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH, NEBOSH, or HACCP

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desirable: PLC knowledge and experience with inverters/servo motors.
• Desirable: Welding or fabrication skills.

If interested, please apply here, or call Kim to discuss further