Night Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrically Bias

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Plymouth is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician to perform first line fault diagnosis and provide technical support in a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess proven engineering experience in automated settings, strong problem-solving abilities, and relevant qualifications in electrical engineering. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Reward & Recognition scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Matched contribution Pension scheme

Share save scheme

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven Engineering experience in high volume, automated manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills essential.
• A process-driven and methodical approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first line attendance to electro-mechanical faults.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on machinery.
• Ensure all equipment meets Quality Control specifications.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

Methodical approach

Education

City & Guilds, HND, HNC, BTEC or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

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Night Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrically Bias, plymouth

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Client:

TQR

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Experienced and Qualified Engineer required to work for Global manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, the successful candidate will be carrying out first line fault diagnosis in the event of any machinery breakdowns as well as providing technical support to the assembly teams as and when required. You will work as part of the team to ensure that manufacturing targets are met through equipment modification.

If you have a growth mind-set coupled with a willingness to expand your skills / experience and would like to work for a company that will offer you a career path & fantastic benefits package then look no further!

Key Responsibilities:

• First line attendance to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner using methodical problem-solving approaches.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries as and when required.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment is set up correctly and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards and complies with HSE requirements.
• Continuous monitoring of line performance, pro-actively seeking out and rectifying bottlenecks and areas of waste.
• To support in the Installation and Validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.
• Escalate breakdowns to Engineering Technicians / Maintenance Engineers if faults cannot be rectified at first stage diagnosis, within the set time lines set by senior management.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Candidate Attributes Required:

• Proven Engineering experience gained from a high volume, automated manufacturing environment.
• City & Guilds, HND, HNC, BTEC or Time Served Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent problem solving abilities coupled with excellent communication skills is essential.
• IT literacy.
• A process driven and methodical approach is essential.

Benefits on Offer:

• Life assurance and Critical illness cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Reward & Recognition scheme linked to Health & safety and Continuous Improvement.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting the physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme.
• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary.
• Share save scheme matched up to £150 per month.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Free car parking.

The successful candidates must be able to work a 3 on, 3 off 12 hour night comprising of 23:00 to 11:00.

Please note - our client does not have a skilled worker visa licence, therefore candidates who apply for this role must have immediate right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

If you have the Engineering experience and qualifications listed aboveand are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the apply button below.

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