Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

North London Permanent View Job Description
To provide effective engineering support through planned maintenance, breakdown response, and remedial works to site equipment and buildings, ensuring operational reliability and safety.
  • Opportunity for growth and development
  • Join a growing business with multiple sites across the UK

About Our Client

Our client is a large luxury, stable PLC operating business nationwide, with an annual turnover approaching £600 million. The scale of the organisation offers long-term security, structured career development, and exposure to best-in-class engineering standards across the wider group

Job Description

  • Ensure company disciplines, rules, and standards are consistently maintained.
  • Maintain company assets to achieve maximum operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Communicate effectively with Production teams and engineering colleagues.
  • Maintain awareness and control of spare parts required for site plant and equipment.
  • Operate in accordance with company procedures and documented standards.
  • Carry out planned maintenance tasks in line with engineering and safety standards.
  • Respond to and repair equipment breakdowns in a safe and timely manner.
  • Complete remedial engineering works to plant, equipment, or site infrastructure as directed by the Engineering Manager.
  • Proactively identify and report any safety risks or potential equipment failures



Engineers work fixed night or day shifts, allowing for consistent sleep patterns, personal routines, and family commitments

Average working week of 42.00 hours. The shift pattern operates on 12-hour shifts plus a 30-minute daily handover

Shift rotating basis 3-shifts week, followed by a 4-shift week, throughout the year

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to quickly learn and use new IT systems, including CMMS software.
  • Capable of building effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
  • High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
  • Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and responsive to business needs.
  • Willingness to work unsocial hours, including permanent night shifts where applicable.
  • Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
  • Competent in both electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines. * Desirable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam systems.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Permanent role within a stable and established organisation.
  • Additional hours or days may be available by agreement to support projects or provide cover during periods of absence.
  • 28 days holiday pay/annual leave
  • Further great benefits
Contact
Ifrah Rasool
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6947465
Phone number
+441212309385

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
North London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ifrah Rasool
Consultant phone
+441212309385
Job reference
JN-022026-6947465