Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

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
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Base salary: £40,000-£48,000 per annum
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Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST
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Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)
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Laptop: Provided
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Parking: Free onsite parking
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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
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines
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Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults
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Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions
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Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards
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Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency
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Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols
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Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering
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Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
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Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
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Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards
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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts
Desirable:
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Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment
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Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems
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Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools
Personal Attributes
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Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace
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Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment