Night Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coalville
Starting Salary: £46,000 Rises to £49,000 in six months. OTE: In first year £49,000 upon passing probation
Hours: 9:30 PM – 5:30 AM (8 hour shift), Monday to Friday – No Weekends Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Easily commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Hinckley, Swadlincote Coalville, and surrounding areas

Calling all night owls!

The Opportunity Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives on late shifts and values structure, stability, and clean working conditions?
Join a highly reputable and well-run manufacturing site with a solid maintenance setup, modern and reliable machinery, and a proactive PPM schedule that supports your success.
This isn’t just another job, it’s a long-term opportunity to grow with a company that values your expertise and rewards your commitment.

What You’ll Get

• £46,000 basic salary rising to £49,000 after just 6 months of successful performance. OTE: In first year £49,000 upon passing probation
• Monday to Friday – enjoy your weekends free
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays for a proper work-life balance
• Free on-site parking – no more hunting for a space
• Pension scheme – prepare for your future
• Death in Service benefit – added peace of mind
• Enhanced sick pay – because we’ve got your back
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – we support families
• Wellness programmes – take care of your mental and physical wellbeing

• Carrying out both planned (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
• Diagnosing and fixing faults properly — not just hitting reset
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics to guide your work
• Working closely with production to anticipate and prevent breakdowns
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and tackling recurring problems at the root
• Always putting safety first and following site policies and procedures  

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred)
• Confident in reading electrical schematics and diagnosing faults
• Logical thinker with a proactive approach to engineering issues
• PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) knowledge is a bonus, but not essential
• Team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic