Night Shift Multiskilled Engineer - Food Plant

Gap Personnel; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a Night Shift Engineer for our Llantrisant site to support operations through preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown repairs. You will handle electrical circuitry (single‑phase and three‑phase), maintain equipment safety, and assist with installations and upgrades.

Flexibility for call-outs is required. The role requires a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and at least 3 years in a food production environment, plus Basic Food Hygiene and BRC

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a food production environment.
• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• BRC experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance — complete scheduled tasks in line with best practice
• Breakdown response — deliver rapid, effective repairs to minimise downtime
• Safe working environment — follow all site policies and procedures
• Risk assessments — complete and document assessments before starting work
• Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Work with and install single‑phase and three‑phase electrical circuits
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to site facilities
• Promote safe working practices across the site
• Communicate effectively with management and relevant teams
• Complete daily time/task sheets accurately and undertake additional duties as required

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Mechanical bias

Electrical knowledge

Food production experience

Basic Food Hygiene

BRC experience

English proficiency

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Gap Personnel is seeking a Night Shift Engineer for our Llantrisant site to support operations through preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown repairs. You will handle electrical circuitry (single‑phase and three‑phase), maintain equipment safety, and assist with installations and upgrades.

Flexibility for call-outs is required. The role requires a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and at least 3 years in a food production environment, plus Basic Food Hygiene and BRC