Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights) - Contract
Location: Cheshire
Contract Length: 3 Months
Shift Pattern: 24/5 (Nights)
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Rate: £40ph
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced food manufacturing facility on a night shift basis for an initial 3-month contract. The role is responsible for delivering site-wide maintenance support, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of equipment.
Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimize production downtime.
Support site engineering projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement activities.
Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the production site.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
Ensure all work is carried out in line with site health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers.
Key Requirements:
Time-served engineer with a recognised mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Proven experience in a food, FMCG, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to work independently on nights and manage priorities efficiently.
Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting.
Available to start at short notice and commit to the full 3-month contract.
Desirable:
Experience with PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
Previous experience working night shifts within a 24/5 operation