Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our night‑shift engineering team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining plant reliability through rapid breakdown response, planned preventative maintenance, and effective fault‑finding across mechanical and electrical systems. You will play a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production during night operations

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to plant breakdowns, carrying out effective fault‑finding and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Carry out routine inspections, condition monitoring, and safety checks across production equipment.
• Execute shutdown maintenance activities, including strip‑downs, overhauls, and project‑based tasks.
• Accurately complete digital work orders, job updates, and asset history using tablet‑based CMMS systems.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending engineering solutions.
• Work safely at all times, adhering to site procedures, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure equipment performance and operational stability during night shift.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Proven experience as a multi‑skilled engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault‑finding capability across electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Experience working with automated machinery, conveyors, mixers, pumps, motors, and PLC‑controlled equipment (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently during night shift with strong decision‑making skills.
• Competent in using digital maintenance systems, tablets, and CMMS platforms.
• Strong awareness of health & safety, safe isolation, and industrial maintenance best practice.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously during night operations.
• Calm under pressure with a methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with production teams.
• Reliable, disciplined, and committed to maintaining high engineering standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and night‑shift allowance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Training and development to broaden multi‑skilled capability.
• Supportive engineering team and a modernising production environment.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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