Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Manucomm Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a permanent night shift role in Bridgwater, Somerset. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults on production lines, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting engineering improvements. Ideal candidates are multi-skilled engineers with FMCG or manufacturing experience, strong fault-finding abilities, and a proactive attitude. The role offers a salary between £43,000 and £47,000, 20 days holiday, pension scheme, and modern facilities.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Modern facilities and staff canteen

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging environments.
• Strong background in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across production lines.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Support engineering improvements and modifications.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Hands-on problem-solving ability

Knowledge of pneumatics

Team player

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Permanent Nights
Bridgwater, Somerset
£43,000 – £47,000 + Benefits
Permanent Night Shift (Day shift initially for training)

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults across production lines (mechanical and some electrical)
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery
• Supporting engineering improvements and modifications

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical bias)
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing or packaging environments
• Strong fault-finding skills and hands‑on problem‑solving ability
• Ideally some knowledge of pneumatics
• Team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude

Salary & Benefits

• £43,000 – £47,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Modern facilities and staff canteen
• Long‑term stability with training and development opportunities

Location

Based in Bridgwater, this role is easily commutable from: Wells, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury and surrounding areas.

Job Titles That May Match This Role

Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Production Engineer, Shift Engineer, Fitter

If you're a hands‑on engineer looking for a night shift role in a secure and expanding business, apply today or get in touch to find out more.