Nights Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturer in Petersfield is seeking a Nights Maintenance Engineer to maintain production efficiency. The role involves 70% mechanical tasks and 30% electrical work, including PLC troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have maintenance experience and be keen on continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, nights from 7pm to 7am.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production setting is required.
• Strong mechanical skills with electrical knowledge preferred.
• Exposure to PLC troubleshooting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Keep production lines running smoothly and minimize downtime.
• Focus on proactive planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Strong mechanical skills

Sound electrical knowledge

PLC troubleshooting exposure

Confident communicator

Keen for continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Nights Maintenance Engineer (Highly competitive salary + great shift uplift!)

Location: Petersfield

We are recruiting for 2 Maintenance Engineers to join a prestigious, fast-moving manufacturer in Petersfield. You’ll be working 4 on 4 off, 7pm–7am, nights.

The role:

This position is roughly 70% mechanical and 30% electrical. Typical electrical work includes sensors, motors, drives, solenoid controllers, and basic PLCs. You’ll be responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly, minimising downtime, and driving efficiency.

The team is currently shifting from reactive repairs towards proactive, planned preventative maintenance (PPM). Weekday shifts are mainly breakdown response with some PPMs, while the 48 weekend hours on rota focus on PPMs, projects, and deeper fault investigations.

Each shift has 3–4 engineers, with four shifts covering the 24/7 operation. These vacancies are specifically for the 12-hour night shifts, created due to retirements and departures.

What we’re looking for:

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production setting
• Strong mechanical skills with sound electrical knowledge
• Some PLC troubleshooting exposure
• Confident communicator within engineering teams
• Keen to continuously improve and develop
• Eligible to work in the UK

Next steps:

Interviews will be arranged quickly, including a site tour so you can see the facilities for yourself.

To discuss this role confidentially, contact Neil Williams on 02392 483 944, or click Apply Now to send your CV — we’ll review and get back to you swiftly.

Kingdom People are acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of their client.