Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - Nights

Moulton Bulb Company; Spalding; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join night shift, performing reactive and preventative maintenance to keep site machinery running at peak efficiency without compromising quality. You will collaborate with site Technicians and Line Leaders to ensure equipment remains fully operational and maintained to company standards.

The role covers planned maintenance across the site, rapid breakdown resolution, and identifying improvements in machine performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site to minimise downtime.
• Resolve breakdowns promptly, minimising impact on production.
• Recommend solutions aligned with engineering strategy to reduce downtime.
• Identify areas for improvement in machine performance.
• Complete maintenance, servicing and general duties, escalating issues to the Engineering Lead/Supervisor where required.
• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors to minimise equipment purchases while ensuring all necessary tasks are effectively completed.
• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors, Engineering Manager, Grader Manager, Line Leaders, machinery suppliers and manufacturers to ensure maximum efficiency is achieved.
• Ensure effective and timely resolution of breakdowns and issues, with minimal impact on production.
• Supervise external contractors working onsite, ensuring policies and procedures are communicated and always followed.
• Complete engineering paperwork accurately and competently to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Work closely with Engineering Team Leaders/Supervisors to minimise equipment and tool purchases while ensuring required tasks are completed effectively.
• Help the engineering leadership team to identify any parts/items required for repair or service.
• To book out and restock when required, parts held in the site engineering stores.
• Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at the end of shift.
• Maintain detailed records of all engineering tasks to support audit compliance.

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - Nights

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated engineer to perform reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure machinery operates at peak efficiency without compromising quality. Collaborate closely with site Technicians and Line Leaders to ensure all equipment remains fully operational and is maintained in line with company standards.

The position:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site to minimise downtime.


• Resolve breakdowns and issues promptly and effectively, minimising impact on production.


• Recommend solutions aligned with the engineering strategy to reduce downtime.


• Identify areas for improvement in machine performance.


• Complete maintenance, servicing and general duties, escalating issues to the Engineering Lead/Supervisor where required.


• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors to minimise equipment and tool purchases while ensuring all necessary tasks are effectively completed.


• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisors, Engineering Manager,Grader Manager, Line Leaders, machinery suppliers and manufacturers to ensure maximum efficiency is achieved.


• Ensure effective and timely resolution of breakdowns and issues, with minimal impact on production.


• Supervise external contractors working onsite, ensuring policies and procedures are communicated and always followed.


• Complete engineering paperwork accurately and competently to support compliance and audit readiness.


• Work closely with Engineering Team Leaders/Supervisors to minimise equipment and tool purchases while ensuring required tasks are completed effectively.


• Help the engineering leadership team to identify any parts/items required for repair or service.


• To book out and restock when required, parts held in the site engineering stores.


• Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at the end of shift.


• Maintain detailed records of all engineering tasks to support audit compliance.