Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Industry | 3 Shift (LEN) | £53,000

Whittlesey, Peterborough

3 Shift (LEN) 

£54,000 + 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

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

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