Multi-Skilled Engineer - Nights - Food Manufacturing

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized food manufacturer is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer for night shifts. The role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with health and safety. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, strong technical skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering, and experience in the FMCG sector. The position offers a competitive salary, a good bonus structure, and opportunities for growth in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good bonus structure

Opportunities for growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work during 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

Job description

• Excellent role with strong autonomy at a mid-sized food manufacturer!
• Night shift role with lots of PPM projects!

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established, medium-sized company food & beverage manufacturing industry. It is known for its commitment to maintaining high operational standards and providing quality products to its customers.

Job Description

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery during night shifts.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues effectively.
• Ensure all engineering operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Carry out inspections to identify potential issues and implement preventive measures.
• Assist in the installation and testing of new machinery or upgrades.
• Provide support during emergency breakdowns to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Multi‑Skilled Engineer - Nights should have:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience working within the engineering and manufacturing sector, ideally in the a FMCG Manufacturing site.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing a range of equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts and in a team environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving technical problems.
• Good communication and record‑keeping skills.
• Comfortable working 12 hour night shifts, rotating 3 days and 4 days on/off.
• Commutable to East London and have full permanent right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with good bonus structure in place.
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth within the company.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be discussed).
• Work within a professional environment in East of London.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in the FMCG Manufacturing sector as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer - Nights, apply today!