Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations at a bustling food manufacturing site. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a quieter environment, where your expertise will shine as you tackle maintenance challenges and lead improvements. With a competitive salary and the chance for professional growth, you'll enjoy the autonomy to make impactful decisions during your shifts. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and discover why the night shift is truly the best-kept secret in engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Night shift allowance

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of food production equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on food production equipment.
• Support site-wide engineering improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Multi-skilled background (mechanical/electrical)

Experience in FMCG manufacturing

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

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Looking for a role where you can make a big impact without the daytime chaos?

We’re hiring a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-performing food manufacturing site that never sleeps — and needs someone like you to keep production running smoothly through the night.

People usually hear ‘night shift’ and instantly see the negatives. But let’s flip the script. Nights aren’t a downside — they’re a game-changer:

• Less traffic, fewer distractions – Just you, your team, and the tools to get things done.
• Real ownership – With fewer people on-site, you’re trusted to take the lead on breakdowns, maintenance, and improvement work.
• Stand out – Night shifts are where the unsung heroes shine. Be the difference-maker that keeps the line rolling when no one else is watching.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of food production equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and getting to the root of problems to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Supporting site-wide engineering improvements and automation initiatives.
• Working as part of a tight-knit night shift team with a shared goal: keep the plant running, no matter what.

What we’re looking for:

• Multi-skilled background (mechanical/electrical) ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience with fast-paced production environments.
• Someone who’s cool under pressure, solution-focused, and loves the challenge of working nights.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary + night shift allowance
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Supportive leadership and a business that invests in its people
• The freedom and autonomy to make a real impact on shift

Ready to own the night? This operates across a 4on 4off shift pattern, so not only are you doing the job you love in the calm of the night, you're also only doing it for half the year! Not bad, huh?

Apply now and join a team that knows the night shift isn’t second best — it’s the best-kept secret in engineering.