Night Shift Engineer

Gap Personnel; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a Night Shift Engineer for our Llantrisant site to support operations through preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown repairs. You will handle electrical circuitry (single‑phase and three‑phase), maintain equipment safety, and assist with installations and upgrades.

Flexibility for call-outs is required. The role requires a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and at least 3 years in a food production environment, plus Basic Food Hygiene and BRC

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a food production environment.
• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• BRC experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance — complete scheduled tasks in line with best practice
• Breakdown response — deliver rapid, effective repairs to minimise downtime
• Safe working environment — follow all site policies and procedures
• Risk assessments — complete and document assessments before starting work
• Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Work with and install single‑phase and three‑phase electrical circuits
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to site facilities
• Promote safe working practices across the site
• Communicate effectively with management and relevant teams
• Complete daily time/task sheets accurately and undertake additional duties as required

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Mechanical bias

Electrical knowledge

Food production experience

Basic Food Hygiene

BRC experience

English proficiency

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Night Shift Engineer – Llantrisant

Monday to Friday 10pm-6am

We’re looking for a Night Shift Engineer to support site operations by maintaining machinery, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring all equipment remains safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. This role involves preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and supporting installations, upgrades, and movements of machinery across the plant.

This is a night‑shift position, and candidates must be flexible as occasional call‑outs may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance — complete scheduled tasks in line with best practice
• Breakdown response — deliver rapid, effective repairs to minimise downtime
• Safe working environment — follow all site policies and procedures
• Risk assessments — complete and document assessments before starting work
• Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Work with and install single‑phase and three‑phase electrical circuits
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to site facilities
• Promote safe working practices across the site
• Communicate effectively with management and relevant teams
• Complete daily time/task sheets accuratelyUndertake any additional duties appropriate to the role and skill level

Key Behaviours

• Highly self‑motivated and enthusiastic, leading by example
• Professional, proactive approach to work
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Vigilant and conscientious regarding Health & Safety
• Collaborative, supporting wider team objectives
• Consistent in meeting deadlines and operational targets

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship
• Multi‑skilled engineer with mechanical bias and solid electrical knowledge
• Experience working in a food production environment (3+ years)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• BRC experience
• Good standard of written and verbal English