Night Shift Mechanical Technician, Production Equipment

Omega Plc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured shift pattern

Training & development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Omega Plc in Northampton is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for night shifts (12-hour, 7-7) at our modern production site, offering £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience.

You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic systems, and support continuous improvement to maximise uptime and OEE.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, keeping accurate maintenance records, and collaborating with production teams to minimise disruption.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven fault diagnosis and repairs ability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical and hydraulic systems across production equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machinery reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and implement effective, long-term solutions to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise equipment performance (OEE).
• Maintain and service site equipment, utilities, and general mechanical systems.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards.
• Assist with basic electrical fault finding and repair where required.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Maintenance planning

Electrical fault finding

Education

Engineering Level 2/3

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Omega Plc in Northampton is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for night shifts (12-hour, 7-7) at our modern production site, offering £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience.

You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic systems, and support continuous improvement to maximise uptime and OEE.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, keeping accurate maintenance records, and collaborating with production teams to minimise disruption.