Night Shift Maintenance Engineer – FMCG & CI Proactive

Princes Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 shifts annual leave

Pension 14.5%

Flexible holiday option

Family-friendly policies

Critical illness cover

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Princes Group in Wisbech is seeking a permanent Night Shift Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of our FMCG plant. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, calibrations and record all work to keep production uninterrupted.

This role requires hands-on expertise with rotary sterilising equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems, plus PLC knowledge and 18th Edition qualification.

Qualifications

• Maintains FMCG machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and motor diagnostics.
• Electrical competence for diagnosis and repair of motors and control systems.
• Proficient computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Experience in CI environment.
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate plant equipment to minimise downtime.
• Record all work and ensure issues tracked to closure.
• Support proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Coach team and communicate across departments.
• Conduct shift briefings and document end-of-shift.

Job description

Princes Group in Wisbech is seeking a permanent Night Shift Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of our FMCG plant. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, calibrations and record all work to keep production uninterrupted.

This role requires hands-on expertise with rotary sterilising equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems, plus PLC knowledge and 18th Edition qualification.