Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension (NEST)

28 days holiday

Laptop provided

On-site parking

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a busy Manchester bakery. The role is night shift, on-site, with duties centered on maintaining and repairing production machinery to minimise downtime across baking and packaging lines.

You'll work 6pm–6am, four days a week, with weekend shifts as required. Industry experience in food production and strong fault-finding skills are essential. A pension, 28 days holiday, laptop and parking are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on maintenance
• Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and manage workload during shifts

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery
• Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates per food safety standards
• Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and efficiency
• Ensure all work adheres to health, safety and hygiene protocols
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams during handovers

Skills

Engineering qualification

Manufacturing experience

Fault finding

Health & safety standards

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

HNC

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

Location

Central Manchester, UK (On-site role)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift pattern

6pm-6am, 4 days per week - may include weekend shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary: £40,000-£48,000 per annum
• Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST
• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)
• Laptop: Provided
• Parking: Free onsite parking
• Other: Opportunity to work with a long-established local bakery known for its commitment to quality and community

Role Summary

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Manchester. You'll ensure production machinery is maintained, repaired, and running efficiently to minimise downtime across a busy baking and packaging operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines
• Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards
• Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols
• Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
• Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts

Desirable:

• Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace
• Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment