Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer

Manpower; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in the UK is seeking a Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer to manage maintenance across production lines and refrigeration systems. Candidates should possess a UK-approved engineering apprenticeship and have over 5 years of experience in a multi-skilled role, with both electrical and mechanical expertise. The role focuses on ensuring efficient operation during night shifts, driving improvements, and collaborating with production teams to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a multi-skilled role.
• Experience in food manufacturing highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance on plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance checks for cooling towers and wastewater facilities.
• Optimise production line performance and maximise equipment uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with production teams and provide updates on performance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Electrical expertise

Mechanical expertise

Computer literacy

Education

UK-approved engineering apprenticeship

Tools

BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition) certification

MEWP/IPAF licenses

Job description

Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer

Do you want to take on a new challenge?

Join a leading manufacturing organisation committed to delivering high-quality products and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on innovation, efficiency, and safety across all aspects of production.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Night Shift) to manage reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance across production lines, refrigeration systems, and site facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation. You'll often work independently during night shifts, collaborating closely with the Production Shift Supervisor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carry out reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance on plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance checks for cooling towers and wastewater facilities.
• Optimise production line performance and maximise equipment up time.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with production teams and provide updates on performance.

What We're Looking For:

• UK‑approved engineering apprenticeship and 5+ years’ experience in a multi‑skilled role.
• Electrical/mechanical expertise (60:40 split) and BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition) certification.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across PLCs, SCADA, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.
• Computer literacy and current MEWP/IPAF licenses.
• Experience in food manufacturing (packing/weighing/sealers) highly desirable.