Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Permanent nights, Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am
Salary: £60,846 per annum, plus enhanced overtime available
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Easily commutable from Taunton, Wiveliscombe, Milverton, Norton Fitzwarren, Cullompton, Tiverton, Bridgwater, Chard, Ilminster, Langport, Honiton, Exeter and Yeovil.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging, is looking for an experienced, ideally multi-skilled engineer to join a small night shift engineering team at their Wellington site. You’ll keep production machinery running safely and efficiently, and you’ll be the first point of contact for technical issues overnight.

Key responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and plantRespond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faultsMinimise downtime and improve equipment reliabilitySupport the night production team to meet quality, safety and performance targetsAssist with installations, modifications and commissioningKeep accurate maintenance records and work ordersContribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvementMonitor critical spares, maintain good housekeeping and comply with Health & Safety standards

About you

Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualificationPrevious engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environmentStrong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systemsKnowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systemsConfident working independently on nights as part of a small teamProactive, flexible and keen to develop multi-skilled capabilities

What’s on offer

£60,846 per annum plus enhanced overtime33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)