Maintenance Engineer Salary in Derby
As part of our research into maintenance engineer salaries in the East Midlands, we got lots of rich insights about Derby. So let’s get into it…
Between April and September 2024, we reviewed 161 adverts for Maintenance Engineer roles based in Derby. But please remember, these are advertised roles, so actual salaries might be A LOT higher.
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Overview for the area: £43,020
Looking at Derby as a whole, the average has seen an increase of 1.5% and salaries ranged from £33,027 – £51,499 per annum. Seeing some increase is a good sign, though it should be higher and you can see that there is a real discrepancy in salaries with that huge range.
Mind you, this does include Days. Which made up 32% of the adverts in Derby. So, what does the area look like based on Shifts or just Days:
Shifts Average – £46,487
7.2% increase since the last report
Days Average – £41,009
2.1% increase since the last report
The rise in both shift and day averages is encouraging, especially for engineers who prefer more conventional day-based roles.
The Average Salary for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer: £44,502
Electrical Maintenance Engineer salaries in Derby have improved, with 30% of the job adverts requesting electrical bias. The range for these roles was £38,000 to £50,000, which is a solid increase from the last review.
Old Average – £41,844
New Average – £44,503
(6.3% increase)
Last time we saw a decrease, so thankfully the previous decline in electrical engineer salaries has been corrected, with the new average showing strong recovery.
The Average Salary for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: £43,022
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer roles were slightly less in demand, making up 25% of the adverts. The salary range for mechanical roles was £33,027 to £47,000, with a more modest increase of 1.0%.
Old Average – £42,580
New Average – £43,021
(1% increase)
The Average Salary for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: £46,032
Multi-Skilled Engineers continue to dominate the Derby market, with 45% of the adverts focused on this role. The average salary of £46,032 represents an 8.2% increase from the last report, driven by the growing demand for versatile engineers who can work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines. Salaries for multi-skilled roles ranged from £29,000 to £62,500.
Old Average – £42,560
New Average – £46,032
(8.2% increase)
Given that all of these averages included days roles, they’re pretty good. We’ve had a look at the average salary each of the biases could earn. Now let’s turn our attention to shifts.
What do the shifts pay engineers?
Derby has a good mix of shift patterns available for Maintenance Engineers. Here’s a breakdown of how they compare:
4 on 4 off shifts pay an average of £46,487
This shift remains one of the most popular in Derby, making up 21% of the job adverts. There has been a slight increase of 1.2%, reflecting the continued demand for this pattern.
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Rotating Shift pays an average of £41,919
10% of the adverts mentioned rotating shifts, and salaries for this pattern remain competitive but slightly lower than 4 on 4 off shifts. There’s been an increase since last time, but the average salary for this shift is only 1.4% higher than 6 months ago.
Panama Shift pays an average of £46,310
Another top-paying shift but also among the least demanded. More companies do 4 on 4 off, as this is the preferred shift in the area. Need to match the 4 on 4 off for this salary otherwise, you’ll struggle. Especially as the rotation I see in the area is 12-hour days and nights.
3 Shift pays an average of £45,908
I don’t typically work with 3 shifts. But this is a good rate for a shift. This shift continues to offer a higher average compared to others, despite only making up 10% of the listings.
Double Days pays an average of £41,111
Double days made up 9% of the adverts, with a stable but minor increase (0.3%). Most of the shifts I work on in the area are 4 on 4 off. So, I don’t have too many insights into this salary but it does seem pretty low.
What’s next for Salaries in Derby?
Derby salaries have shown steady growth, but there’s still room for improvement.
As demand for multi-skilled and electrical engineers continues to rise, companies will need to keep increasing salaries, particularly for shift-based roles, to remain competitive.
Smaller companies may struggle to keep up with these changes, so reviewing benefit packages could be key to attracting talent.
What Should I Do Now?
You can check out the full report on Maintenance Engineer salaries in the East Midlands by downloading our guide below. We also have insights for Nottingham and Leicester, so you can see how Derby compares to the rest of the region.
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The Experts Behind this Blog!
Dannie Bridgewater. Engineering Recruitment Consultant
I’ve looked at the research and shared my insight into what’s going on. As I work exclusively in this area, I really know the area like the back of my hand.
The Marketing Team.
Our marketing team has worked in recruitment for a few years and has seen a lot of changes. They pulled together the research and created the report.