Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 42,300 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Training

Profit-related bonus

Job summary

Jaxdene Solutions Limited, a leading packaging manufacturer in Cambridgeshire, is seeking an Electrical-Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer for the night shift. You will perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns across the facility, collaborating with other departments on projects and process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong electrical fault-finding, with 60% electrical and 40% mechanical focus.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent vocational experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG role.
• 60% electrical / 40% mechanical bias; 18th Edition preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical fault finding on machinery, control panels, sensors and drives.
• Support mechanical maintenance including conveyors, bearings, belts and gearboxes.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct site assessments and recommend remedial actions.
• Minimise downtime and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment as required.
• Support general site/building maintenance with shop floor machinery as priority.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Apprentice trained

Tools

Control panels and drives

Variable frequency drives

Job description

My client are a leading manufacturer and supplier of packaging based in Cambridgeshire.

As a privately owned business, they have grown quickly over the last 10 years and continue to be a major supplier of cardboard to a wide range of customers across the UK.

As an Electrical-Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer on the Night Shift, your role will be to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns across the manufacturing facility, working closely with other departments on various projects and process improvements.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Leading electrical fault finding on machinery, control panels, sensors, and drives
• Supporting mechanical maintenance including conveyors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes
• Identifying and implementing improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
• Conducting site assessments and recommending remedial actions
• Minimising downtime and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of equipment when required
• Supporting general site/building maintenance when required, with shop floor machinery as the main priority

Qualifications

Ideally you will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a fast‑paced manufacturing or FMCG environment. You will need to be strongly electrically biased (60% electrical / 40% mechanical) and ideally have experience working with packaging or automated machinery.

In terms of qualifications, you will need to be NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline, apprentice trained or possess equivalent vocational experience. 18th Edition qualification is preferred, but not essential.

As an engineer, you will possess strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, have a proactive, reliable, and hands‑on approach and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working hours

Sunday to Wednesday: 10pm – 6am

Thursday: 10pm – 5am

Overtime is paid at 1.5x.

Salary and benefits

Salary starts at around £47,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include 24 days + bank holidays, a sick pay scheme, life insurance, a personal pension scheme and relevant training. The company operates a profit‑related bonus scheme eligible to all full‑time employees.