Night Shift Engineer

The Collective Network; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Wisbech seeks a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus overtime, enhanced pension, and a good work-life balance with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. This is a rare opportunity to work in a calmer engineering environment focused on quality.

Benefits

Overtime paid at x1.5

Enhanced pension up to 6%

Stable working environment

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment, preferably in food.
• Ability to work autonomously during nights and handle pressure.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects for performance and reliability.
• Work with production teams to maintain high standards and minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering procedures.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Apprentice-trained or qualified in engineering

Job description

Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

Local to Wisbech

£50,000 + Overtime + Enhanced Pension

We're looking for a skilled Night Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing site on a 4 on / 4 off nights shift pattern.

This role offers the rare combination of a competitive salary, enhanced benefits, and a calmer, less chaotic working environment compared to many similar sites - giving you the chance to focus on quality engineering without constant firefighting.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £49,000
• Overtime paid at x1.5
• Enhanced pension - up to 6%
• Stable working environment with strong processes in place
• 4 on / 4 off nights - great work/life balance

The role

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Support continuous improvement projects to drive performance and reliability
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain high standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and engineering procedures

About you

• Time-served, apprentice-trained, or qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (food industry experience an advantage)
• Confident working autonomously on nights and troubleshooting under pressure
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

If you're looking for a night shift role with great pay, strong benefits, and a calmer pace than most engineering environments, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Apply today to find out more.