Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

£45,000 - £48,000 including Shift Premium + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Overtime

Wakefield

Are you a Maintenance Engineer or similar from any Manufacturing background looking to join one of the biggest packaging companies in the UK who are currently offering a nights-based position, a host of company benefits, training including official qualifications and the opportunity to boost your earnings with overtime?

On offer is the opportunity to join one of the biggest food packaging companies in the UK who work with big clients such as Nestle, Rowntrees and Muller. They have been established for over 30 years and are continuing to grow as a company.

This role will involve maintenance of the factories machinery, specifically equipment related to food packaging such as multi headed weighers and baggers. You will be assisting with the PPM schedules, reacting to breakdowns and generally keeping the factory in great condition. This shift is 10PM to 6AM, Monday to Friday with overtime paid at 1.5x, you will report any major issues to the days team at the end of the shift.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer or similar with a background in any manufacturing facility looking for a nights based role for an industry leading company who can supply a host of company benefits, progression within the company, training and overtime opportunities

The Role

• Carrying out pre-planned maintenance schedule
• Reacting to machine breakdowns
• Report any issues to the days-based team
• Monday to Friday (10PM - 6AM)

The Person

• Maintenance Engineer or similar
• Background in Food or Packaging Industry
• Commutable to Featherstone, Wakefield

Reference: 24741A

Key Words: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Multi-Skilled, Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance, Engineer, 18th Edition, FMCG, PPM, Packaging, Pontefract, Leeds, Wakefield, Yorkshire, Nights, Shifts

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£45,000 Per Month

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English