Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

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: GBP40,000-GBP48,000 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

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