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.
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