Maintenance Engineer (Night Shifts) (BJ46536) Caerphilly, Wales
Salary: GBP 53,000 per annum plus overtime.
Our 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 Overview
* Acting as a standalone shift engineer within the factory environment
* Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a range of food production machinery
* Proactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
* Responding efficiently to breakdowns and technical issues during production hours
* Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
* Supporting production teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimal output
* Monitoring machinery performance to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports
* Working in line with food safety, health & safety, and site regulations
* Ensuring all contractors adhere to site rules and safety standards
Job Requirements
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or food production environment
* Multiskilled engineer with a mechanical bias – Preferred
* Strong working knowledge of production machinery including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging equipment
* Ability to fault find across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
* Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
* Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
* Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
* High attention to detail with a proactive and reliability‑focused approach
Salary & Benefits
* Overtime 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 off
* Strong earning potential with regular overtime available
* Full benefits package to be discussed
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