Maintenance Engineer Salary in Nottingham
Let’s talk about salaries in Nottingham – the winner in the East Midlands for Maintenance Engineer salaries.
Between April and September, we reviewed 199 adverts. Below, I’ll share my thoughts as a senior recruitment consultant working in this area, analysing salaries, shifts, industries, and top benefits.
Again, these are advertised roles, not necessarily what engineers are actually earning, so the real average might be higher.
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So, let’s dive into how far they fall behind.
Overview of the Area – £44,533
Nottingham has shown positive signs with the average salary showing a 10.3% increase since the previous report when the average was £40,369.
The salary range in the area was from £32,012 to £52,487, with 49% of the adverts covering shift roles and 35% covering day shifts.
Shifts Average – £47,020
12.9% increase since the last report
Days Average – £40,488
0.2% decrease since the last report
These figures show a solid improvement for shift-based roles, while day roles remained relatively stable.
The Average Salary for an Electrical Engineer – £45,004
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer salary in Nottingham has increased by 9.6%, reflecting growing demand for electrical skill sets. 33% of the adverts sought electrical engineers, with salaries ranging from £40,000 to £50,000.
The highest-paying electrical role was for a night shift, which is consistent with previous reports.
Old Average – £41,054
New Average – £45,004
(9.6% increase)
The Average Salary for a Mechanical Engineer – £43,476
Mechanical roles made up 27% of the adverts, with an average salary of £43,476.30. This is an increase of 8.9% since the last review, with salaries ranging from £30,000 to £49,140 for 4 on 4 off shifts.
Old Average – £39,914
New Average – £43,476
(8.9% increase)
The Average Salary for a Multi-Skilled Engineer – £46,548
Multi-Skilled Engineers continue to be in the highest demand, making up 40% of the job listings. The salary average saw a significant 16.0% increase, driven by the increased demand for versatile engineers who can handle both mechanical and electrical work.
The salary range for multi-skilled engineers was £31,500 to £51,000, with night shifts at the top end of the range.
Old Average – £40,115
New Average – £46,548
(16% increase)
What does each shift pay engineers on average?
Shifts pay more due to unsocial hours, and the differences between the shifts are clear. Here’s how they compare in Nottingham:
4 on 4 off shifts pay an average of £47,020
A solid increase of 12.9% for Nottingham’s most popular shift pattern, which made up 32% of job listings.
Panama Shift pays an average of £45,000
Only 8% of the adverts mentioned Panama shifts, but these shifts remain competitive.
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ROTATING pays an average of £43,490
Rotating shifts made up 21% of the adverts, with a salary range from £40,000 to £49,000.
Double Days pays an average of £42,500
With 14% of job listings covering this shift pattern, the average salary has increased to £42,500, which is in line with expectations.
What’s next for salaries in Nottingham?
It’s encouraging to see salaries for Maintenance Engineers in Nottingham steadily increasing. Companies that offer salaries above the £50,000 mark for shift patterns like 4 on 4 off or Panama will be in the best position to attract top talent. However, smaller companies might struggle to keep up with these salary increases.
Where to go next?
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 Derby and Leicester, so you can see how Nottingham compares to the rest of the region.
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Check out salaries around the area.
This isn’t the only insight series Stirling Warrington does. We also have guides for Maintenance Engineer Salaries in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
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.