Mechanical Night Shift Engineer

R&A Consultants Ltd; Acton Gate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities maintenance provider is seeking a Mechanical Night Shift Engineer to join their on-site team in Staffordshire. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical engineering and be skilled in fault-finding and diagnostics. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum along with overtime opportunities and excellent training. You'll work in a supportive environment with clear pathways for career growth and stability.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Excellent training and development

Clear progression routes

Stable role with support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong diagnostic abilities on mechanical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive tasks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering team for site reliability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Teamwork and communication skills

Safety-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

Position : Mechanical Night Shift Engineer

Location : Staffordshire

Salary : Up to £45,000 per annum + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Hours : Shift Pattern (Full Details Provided at Interview)

A leading facilities maintenance provider is seeking an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer to join their on-site engineering team in Staffordshire. This is a brilliant opportunity to work within a highly reputable company offering excellent training, long-term stability, and clear progression routes.

What you'll do

• Carry out regular mechanical maintenance across industrial machinery and associated plant.
• Conduct troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs to minimise downtime and ensure safe operation.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and respond to reactive maintenance tasks as required.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to maintain site reliability and performance.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities across mechanical systems.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to engineering tasks.

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Overtime opportunities to boost earnings.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Clear routes for progression within a respected FM provider.
• Long-term, stable role in a well-supported engineering team.