Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled) on permanent nights (Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am) at our Wellington site in Somerset. The role involves keeping production machinery running safely, acting as the first point of contact for overnight technical issues, and supporting a small night shift team.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled engineering apprenticeship, has relevant manufacturing experience, strong fault-finding

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support night production team to meet quality, safety and performance targets.
• Assist with installations, modifications and commissioning.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Monitor spares and uphold Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Electrical faults diagnosis

Mechanical fault finding

Pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge

Night shifts

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled) Permanent nights, Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am Salary: £60,846 per annum, plus enhanced overtime available Location: Wellington, Somerset Easily commutable from Taunton, Wiveliscombe, Milverton, Norton Fitzwarren, Cullompton, Tiverton, Bridgwater, Chard, Ilminster, Langport, Honiton, Exeter and Yeovil.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging, is looking for an experienced, ideally multi-skilled engineer to join a small night shift engineering team at their Wellington site. You'll keep production machinery running safely and efficiently, and you'll be the first point of contact for technical issues overnight.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and plant
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
• Minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Support the night production team to meet quality, safety and performance targets
• Assist with installations, modifications and commissioning
• Keep accurate maintenance records and work orders
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Monitor critical spares, maintain good housekeeping and comply with Health & Safety standards

About you

• Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Confident working independently on nights as part of a small team
• Proactive, flexible and keen to develop multi-skilled capabilities

What's on offer

• £60,846 per annum plus enhanced overtime
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)