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.