Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Coventry is looking for a Night Shift Engineer to ensure production efficiency through maintenance and fault-finding on machinery. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,000, with a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern from 6pm to 6am. Ideal candidates will have Level 3 qualifications in engineering and experience in FMCG environments. The role entails both reactive and planned maintenance responsibilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

Stable role with a well-established manufacturer

Modern equipment investment

Qualifications

• Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-skilled engineering.
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing preferred.
• Awareness of health, safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance on food processing machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Complete PPMs and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Proactive approach

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

Level 3 qualified Engineer

Job description

Night Shift Engineer

Food Manufacturing Company - Coventry

£51,000 per annum

4 on 4 off | Nights | 18:00-06:00

The Role

My Client is seeking for a Night Shift Engineer to support a busy FMCG manufacturing site in Coventry. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining production efficiency through effective reactive and planned maintenance.

• Reactive and planned maintenance across food processing and packaging machinery
• Electrical and mechanical fault‑finding on production equipment
• Supporting line start‑ups, changeovers and night shift operations
• Completing PPMs and engineering documentation
• Working safely in line with food hygiene and site procedures

What We're Looking For

• Time‑served or Level 3 qualified Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi‑Skilled)
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing preferred
• Strong fault‑finding skills and a proactive approach
• Comfortable working independently on nights
• Good awareness of health, safety and hygiene standards

What's On Offer

• £51,000 salary
• 4 on 4 off night shift pattern (6 pm-6 am)
• Stable role with a well‑established food manufacturer
• Modern equipment and ongoing investment in engineering