Night Shift Maintenance Engineer – Multi-Skilled Southampton

Unknown Recruitment Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer for their client in Southampton. This night shift role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 plus a 25% shift allowance. Responsibilities include performing both planned and reactive maintenance on critical equipment in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must have completed an engineering apprenticeship or possess equivalent experience, with proven skills in diagnosing faults across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. A flexible and resilient attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or extensive experience.
• Minimum qualification: ONC, City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ensure process-critical equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Problem solving

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

ONC, City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer for their client in Southampton. This night shift role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 plus a 25% shift allowance. Responsibilities include performing both planned and reactive maintenance on critical equipment in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must have completed an engineering apprenticeship or possess equivalent experience, with proven skills in diagnosing faults across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. A flexible and resilient attitude is essential.