Our client is a leading supplier in the food industry. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they provide products for customers across the globe. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are at the heart of their operations, ensuring they continue to be a trusted name in the food industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Night Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of production equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Working nights on a 4 on 4 off pattern, you will deliver reactive and planned maintenance while supporting production continuity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime across food processing, slicing and packaging equipment

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and/or electrical faults

• Support line start-ups, changeovers and performance checks during night shifts

• Assist with improvement works, modifications and small engineering projects

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift reports and documentation

• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, hygiene and food industry standards

• Contribute to root cause analysis and reliability improvements

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A time-served background or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering

• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments

• Strong fault-finding capability across mechanical and/or electrical systems

• Confidence working independently during night shifts

• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong attention to hygiene standards

Desirable Skills:

• Electrical fault-finding on motors, drives, sensors and control panels

• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

• Basic PLC fault-finding

• Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps and high-speed packaging machinery

• Basic fabrication or fitting skills

Benefits Include:

• Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established FMCG operation

• Investment in engineering, automation and continuous improvement

• Supportive engineering team with development potential

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.