Shift Engineer (Nights)

Castle Dairies Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Dairies Ltd in Caerphilly is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer to operate on permanent night shifts as part of a 7-day fortnight pattern. The role is based at our Caerphilly site and requires hands-on maintenance of high-speed dairy production equipment.

You will diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance, and work with production teams to minimise downtime while upholding safety, quality and hygiene standards in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time, Shift Engineer, working permanent nights on a 7-day fortnight shift pattern. The role is based at our site in Caerphilly.

Key Accountabilities

• Acting as a standalone shift engineer in the factory.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment used in food production.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement preventative measure to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any machinery breakdowns or technical problems that arise during production hours.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to accurately identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement maintenance schedules that do not disrupt the production flow.
• Monitor and control equipment performance, ensuring optimal efficient and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including logs, reports and records.
• Ensure that engineering contractors adhere to sit rules, health & safety and food safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills relevant to FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, preferable in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Candidates should possess skills in following safety procedures, working to quality standards, and maintaining hygiene and compliance in a food production setting.
• Candidates should possess skills in teamwork, clear communication across shifts, and effective time management under night-working conditions.
• Candidates should ideally have experience with PLC-controlled systems, basic IT literacy, and familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including but not limited to conveyors, mixers, fillers and packaging machines.
• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering) is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience in a dairy, food processing, or high-speed manufacturing facility and willingness to work permanent night shifts are advantageous.