Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Shift: Permanent Night Shift

This is a technical, hands-on role focused on ensuring maximum machine availability. You will be responsible for the front-line-maintenance of automated production equipment, including CNC machines, assembly lines, and robotics. Working as part of a dedicated night team, you will tackle reactive breakdowns and perform essential preventative tasks to ensure the facility is ready for peak daytime output.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, performing electrical and mechanical fault-finding to minimize production downtime.

• Technical Repair: Repair and maintain CNC machinery and automated assembly equipment (including sensors, motors, and drive systems).

• Robotics & Automation: Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of industrial robotics (KUKA/ABB) and PLC-controlled systems.

• Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Complete scheduled service tasks and inspections during production windows, ensuring all work is logged accurately in the CMMS (SAP).

• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environment by adhering strictly to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures and environmental standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Support 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to improve workplace organization and machine reliability.

Your Profile

• Qualified: You must have a completed Apprenticeship in an Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics discipline (HNC is a plus).

• Technical Skill: A strong Electrical Bias is preferred, with the ability to read schematics and diagnose faults in complex control systems.

• Experience: Previous experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment (Automotive or similar) is essential.

• Shift Motivation: You are a specialist who is comfortable and productive working a permanent night shift pattern.

• Team Player: You have a collaborative mindset and are happy to share knowledge and support colleagues to hit departmental goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus a significant Night Shift Allowance.

• Opportunity to work with the latest automotive manufacturing technology.

• Stable, long-term career in a business-critical production facility.