Multi Skilled Engineer (Night Shift)

Princes Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 shifts annual leave

Pension 14.5%

Flexible holiday option

Family-friendly policies

Critical illness cover

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Princes Group in Wisbech is seeking a permanent Night Shift Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of our FMCG plant. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, calibrations and record all work to keep production uninterrupted.

This role requires hands-on expertise with rotary sterilising equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems, plus PLC knowledge and 18th Edition qualification.

Qualifications

• Maintains FMCG machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and motor diagnostics.
• Electrical competence for diagnosis and repair of motors and control systems.
• Proficient computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Experience in CI environment.
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate plant equipment to minimise downtime.
• Record all work and ensure issues tracked to closure.
• Support proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Coach team and communicate across departments.
• Conduct shift briefings and document end-of-shift.

Job description

Role Description

This is a permanent Night Shift roster - 4 on 4 off. The role involves effective & efficient maintenance of the plant, responding to breakdowns, planned maintenance and calibrations, recording all work, and ensuring continuity of production and services.

The responsibilities include proactive maintenance, minimizing engineering downtime, moving from breakdown to proactive approach, identifying root causes, coaching the team, improving performance through continuous improvement, and communicating effectively with all levels of colleagues, clients, suppliers, contractors and customers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and hygiene – adhere to H&S policies, LOTO, permit-to-work, and GMP standards.
• Support a culture of behavioural awareness to reduce accidents and near misses.
• Maintain and improve the planned maintenance system, monitoring progress.
• Record work on breakdowns, repairs, modifications, and ensure issues are tracked to closure.
• Update plant parameters and set‑points as per procedures.
• Assist with training and support other departments in the factory.
• Communicate with support functions, planning, manufacturing, and engineering stores regarding resources, projects and spare parts availability.
• Conduct shift briefings and ensure end‑of‑shift documentation.

Role Requirements

Essential knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Recognised competence in maintenance of FMCG machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical circuits.
• General understanding of PLC control systems used within the equipment.
• Electrical competence for diagnosis and repair of motors, control, and lighting systems.
• Computer literacy (SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Experience in CI environment.
• 18th Edition IEE Regulation qualification.
• Working experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of rotary and hydrostatic sterilising equipment, diagnostics of finished product damage.

Skills

• Mandatory: 5+ years hands‑on experience with rotary sterilising equipment, preferably FMC/JBT, including pumps and control valves.
• Basic PC skills.

Additional

• Experience with hydrostatic sterilisation equipment.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Health & Safety Level 3.
• Confined space training.

Benefits

• 22 shifts annual leave.
• 14.5% pension – 5% employee opt‑in / 9.5% employer.
• Flexible holiday option – buy 5 additional days.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Critical illness cover.
• Learning & development opportunities.

Country United Kingdom

Location Wisbech

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Onsite