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Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Nights)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Peterborough Full-time GBP 46,000 – 47,000
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Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Nights)
£46,000 - £47,000 + Night Shift Allowance + Overtime OTE 60k + Healthcare + 23 Days Holiday
Peterborough

Are you a Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing background looking for an exciting new opportunity within a market leading company, working on a range of state-of-the-art machinery with tailored training on PLCs?

In this nights-based role you will be working on a wide range of brand new and refurbished manufacturing machinery, both mechanically and electrically. This will include 3-phase motors, drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, and PLCs with training given if needed.

Founded over 25 years ago, this manufacturer has risen to the top in their niche market and pride themselves on being the UK's number one in their field. With multiple sites across the UK, they have recently moved to this large new production facility and invested heavily into the machinery.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work nights for a large, reputable company who will further their skill set with ongoing training on a range of equipment.

The Role:

  • Planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery

  • Working on 3-phase motors, drives, hydraulics, gearboxes, and PLCs

  • Training given through shadowing and courses to fill in skill gaps

  • Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x

The Person:
  • Maintenance Engineer

  • Manufacturing background

  • Electrical experience


Reference Number: BBBH25693

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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