Nights Maintenance Engineer

NIGHTS MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Nights Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: £61,800
Shift: 4 on, 3 off

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Nights Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team within a leading food manufacturing business.

You will be responsible for providing essential electrical and mechanical maintenance support across production machinery and factory equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

The role will involve responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault-finding and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to join a supportive engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Sector – Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical fault-finding and mechanical fitting experience.
• Experience working with industrial machinery or production equipment.
• Relevant engineering qualification, such as a BTEC or NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within an engineering environment.

Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to identify faults, establish root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment, minimising downtime and disruption.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and follow site hygiene and food safety standards.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Previous experience within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• 18th Edition electrical qualification.
• Experience with automation and controls.
• Higher-level engineering apprenticeship or additional technical qualifications.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or supporting the development of other engineers.

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From:

• Excellent salary of £61,800.
• A 4 on, 3 off night shift pattern, offering regular days off.
• Working for an established business within the food manufacturing sector.
• Joining a supportive engineering team with opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of production equipment and engineering challenges.
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, equipment reliability and production efficiency.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Begs Halil at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and conditions apply; please see our website for further details. </p

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