Job Description
Maintenance Engineer (Night Shifts)Location: CaerphillySalary: £53,000 + OvertimeOur client is currently seeking a Multiskilled Nights Maintenance Engineer (mechanical bias preferred) to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business, offering strong earning potential with overtime and a consistent night shift pattern.Working as a key member of the engineering team, you will operate as a standalone shift engineer, ensuring the smooth running of all production machinery and equipment during night operations.Job OverviewActing as a standalone shift engineer within the factory environmentCarrying out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a range of food production machineryProactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventative maintenance to reduce downtimeResponding efficiently to breakdowns and technical issues during production hoursDiagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systemsSupporting production teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimal outputMonitoring machinery performance to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standardsMaintaining accurate maintenance records, logs, and reportsWorking in line with food safety, health & safety, and site regulationsEnsuring all contractors adhere to site rules and safety standardsJob RequirementsProven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or food production environmentMultiskilled engineer with a mechanical bias - PreferredStrong working knowledge of production machinery including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging equipmentAbility to fault find across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systemsCompetent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematicsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressureEffective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyHigh attention to detail with a proactive and reliability-focused approachSalary & BenefitsSalary: £53,000 + overtime availableOvertime paid at enhanced rates (x1.25 weekdays, x1.5 Saturdays, x2 Sundays)Working hours: 6pm - 6am.7-day fortnight rota with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday offStrong earning potential with regular overtime availableFull benefits package to be discussedBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ