Night-Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer: Plant Optimizer

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

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.