Maintenance Engineer (Nights) in Caerphilly

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime enhancement

Night shift pattern

Benefits package

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for night shifts in Caerphilly to keep food production lines running smoothly. The role is a standalone shift position requiring hands-on maintenance of conveyors, mixers, fillers and packaging gear on a 6pm–6am, 7-day fortnight pattern with every other weekend off.

Candidate will perform routine and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and uphold safety and food-safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing or food production.
• Multiskilled with mechanical bias preferred.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a standalone shift engineer during night operations.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and repairs on food production machinery.
• Identify issues and implement preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns efficiently during production hours.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Multiskilled engineer

Mechanical bias

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shifts)

Location: CaerphillySalary: £53,000 + Overtime Available

Our client is currently seeking a Multiskilled Nights Maintenance Engineer (mechanical bias preferred) to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business, offering strong earning potential with overtime and a consistent night shift pattern.

Working as a key member of the engineering team, you will operate as a standalone shift engineer, ensuring the smooth running of all production machinery and equipment during night operations.

Job Overview

• Acting as a standalone shift engineer within the factory environment
• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a range of food production machinery
• Proactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Responding efficiently to breakdowns and technical issues during production hours
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Supporting production teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimal output
• Monitoring machinery performance to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, logs, and reportsWorking in line with food safety, health & safety, and site regulations
• Ensuring all contractors adhere to site rules and safety standards

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Multiskilled engineer with a mechanical bias - Preferred
• Strong working knowledge of production machinery including conveyors, mixers, fillers, and packaging equipment
• Ability to fault find across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• High attention to detail with a proactive and reliability-focused approach

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £53,000 + overtime available
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates (x1.25 weekdays, x1.5 Saturdays, x2 Sundays)
• Working hours: 6pm - 6am.7-day fortnight rota with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
• Strong earning potential with regular overtime available
• Full benefits package to be discussed