Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

The Collective Network; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to support a major automation project. Offering a salary up to £56,000, this role involves reactive and planned maintenance across fast-moving production lines with opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 engineering qualification and experience in mechanical and electrical fault-finding within fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Overtime at 1.5x

Opportunity for career growth

Involvement in major automation investment

Qualifications

• A Level 3 engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship is essential.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance with mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
• Background in food, FMCG or fast-paced production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both reactive and planned maintenance across fast-moving lines.
• Support efficiency projects and automation upgrades as part of site development.
• Work with conveyors, wrappers, labellers, and sealers.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Conveyors

Labellers

Sealors

Wrappers

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Night Shift Maintenance Engineer, Peterborough

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Client:

The Collective Network

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Night Shift Maintenance Engineer
Local to Peterborough
Salary: Up to £56,000 DOE + Overtime at 1.5x

Big investment. Big opportunity.

If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, getting stuck into fast-paced kit, and being part of a site that's pushing forward, this is for you. The business has just kicked off a multi-million-pound automation project running over the next two years - and this is your chance to be right at the heart of it.

You'll join a well-established night team with strong camaraderie, in a role that offers variety, ownership, and the chance to grow with a business that's genuinely going places.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £56,000 basic depending on experience
• Overtime at 1.5x - and there's plenty available if you want it
• Be part of a major automation investment modernising the entire site

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across fast-moving lines
• Working with conveyors, wrappers, labellers, sealers, and more
• Supporting efficiency projects and automation upgrades as part of site development

What you'll need:

• A Level 3 engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship
• Multi-skilled experience - mechanical and electrical fault-finding
• Background in food, FMCG or fast-paced production preferred

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