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Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Industry | Perm Nights | £53,000
Whittlesey, Peterborough
Permanent Nights (4 on / 4 off - 6pm to 6am)
£53,000 + Overtime + Benefits
About the Role:
We're recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturer at their busy site in Whittlesey, Peterborough. This is a permanent nights role working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, offering stability, challenge, and excellent pay.
You'll be responsible for keeping critical machinery running in a demanding, high-volume environment - reacting quickly to breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance across heavy plant machinery
Fault-finding and repair of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and PLCs
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Responding to breakdowns swiftly to keep production on track
Working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure minimal disruption
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with health & safety
What We're Looking For:
Time-served or formally qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Multi-skilled background - electrical or mechanical bias considered
Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, aggregates, cement, or similar
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure
Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment on nights
Team player with a proactive approach to maintenance
What You'll Get in Return:
£53,000 base salary + optional overtime
Permanent nights - stable shift pattern
️ Generous holiday allowance
️ Access to tools, PPE, and modern maintenance systems
Career development in a well-established industrial operation
Free on-site parking + employee benefits scheme
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection
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