Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £45,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £48,000+)
Shift: Rotating Early / Late – No Nights
This is an opportunity to join a well-invested, forward-thinking manufacturing site where engineering is taken seriously.
If you’re a Maintenance Engineer who wants stability, strong earnings, and the chance to develop within a growing operation — this is a role with long-term potential.
The Role
You’ll play a key part in keeping a high-performing production facility running efficiently. The focus isn’t just reactive maintenance — it’s about improving reliability, reducing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement across the plant.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Electrical and mechanical fault finding on production machinery
* Planned preventative maintenance across the site
* Supporting equipment upgrades and improvement projects
* Identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes
* Maintaining high safety and operational standards
Shift Pattern
* Week 1: 05:30 – 14:00
* Week 2: 13:30 – 22:00
* 1 in 4 Saturdays compulsory, paid at time and a half
No night shifts. Structured rotation. Predictable overtime that boosts your earnings.
Package
* Up to £45,000 basic salary
* Saturday overtime at 1.5x
* Realistic total earnings of £48,000+
* Stable business with a strong order book
* Opportunity for further training and progression
What We’re Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering
* Manufacturing background (FMCG or fast-paced production preferred)
* Confident electrical fault-finding ability
* PLC fault diagnosis knowledge advantageous
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
This is a business that invests in its engineers and promotes from within. If you’re looking for more than just another maintenance role — and want a position where you can build a long-term career — apply for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£45000.00 - £48000.00 per year