Maintenance Engineer - Nights

JR United Kingdom; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a hands-on role in Wisbech. The position involves maintenance and repair of production equipment, executing PPM schedules, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. Candidates should be fully qualified engineers, preferably with experience in food manufacturing. Offering a salary of £42,000 plus benefits including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 6% Pension contribution

Sick Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Respond swiftly to machinery breakdowns and faults.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Fully qualified Engineer (preferably time-served)

Tools

Packaging and processing equipment

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer for the maintenance and repair of production and associated equipment. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong technical background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Location: Wisbech

Hours: 6:00pm to 6:00am 4 On 4 Off

Salary: £42,000 + 10% Shift Allowance Per Annum (Experience Dependent)

Benefits: 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, up to 6% Pension contribution, Sick Pay, Career Progression Opportunities,

Duration: Permanent

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

Carry out both electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and packaging machinery

Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules to minimise downtime

Respond swiftly and effectively to machinery breakdowns and faults

Maintain accurate maintenance records and update maintenance logs

Ensure all work is completed in compliance with food safety and health & safety standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency

Liaise with production teams to prioritise and coordinate repair and maintenance work

Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades

Be available for occasional callouts or overtime as required

What we are looking for:

Fully qualified Engineer (preferably time-served)

Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.

Knowledge of packaging and processing equipment is highly desirable

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently

Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

A team player who can also work independently

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.