Night Shift Engineer – Multiple Opportunities

TN United Kingdom; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and drink sector is seeking Night Shift Engineers for their Long Sutton site. This permanent role involves maintaining operational efficiency through effective asset management and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in FMCG manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety culture.

Benefits

22 shifts annual leave

14.5% pension

Flexible holiday options

Family policies

Critical illness cover

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in PC use.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site assets for operational efficiency.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Support training and other departments in factory operations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

CMMS (preferably SAP)

Safety systems like Permit to Work

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23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Vacancy Name: Night Shift Engineer – Multiple Opportunities

Employment Type: Permanent

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Long Sutton

Business Area: Operations

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Princes: The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description: We are seeking talented Engineers to join our dynamic team at our Long Sutton manufacturing site. This role operates on a night shift schedule, following a 2-2-3 shift pattern with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The purpose of this role is to maintain the site assets to achieve optimum operational efficiency, statutory and customer compliance whilst complying with all H&S requirements.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety, quality, hygiene standards are maintained and all duties are performed considering own safety and that of others.
• Adhere to all H&S work policies, including Lock out and Tag, Permit to Work/Enter system.
• Maintain GMP standards and ensure all work conforms to safety requirements.
• Complete risk assessments and promote a safety culture.
• Reduce customer complaints and wastage through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity, and Quality standards.

Operations Management:

• Establish clear objectives with Area Coordinator to meet operational targets.
• Record work related to PPMs, breakdowns, repairs, and modifications, ensuring follow-up.
• Support training and support other departments in factory operations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote and comply with 5S, GMP, and other CI tools to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Review performance continuously and implement improvements.

Communication:

• Ensure clear and accurate verbal and written communication, including shift handovers and reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams daily.

Role Requirements:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or above, preferably multi-skilled.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in PC use, CMMS (preferably SAP), and safety systems like Permit to Work.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Key Behavioural Indicators:

• Good interpersonal skills, quick relationship building.
• Creative problem solver, open and honest communication.
• Supportive leadership and team player, self-motivated, flexible.

Benefits include 22 shifts annual leave, 14.5% pension, flexible holiday options, family policies, critical illness cover, and development opportunities.