Night Shift Engineer

Job description

Picture a role where your Engineering skills shape every operational moment....
K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a premier client in Burton to find an exceptional Night Shift Engineer. As an integral member of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the best performance and dependability of Manufacturing equipment, contributing to both safety and efficiency across all site assets.

Role: Night Shift Engineer
Location: Burton
Salary: £49.000 plus shift allowance
Shifts: 18.00 - 06.00 - 3 on 3 Off

Your Role:
Your mission is to combine hands-on Maintenance expertise, in-depth equipment knowledge, and robust communication skills to ensure the reliability and availability of all site assets. You will be at the forefront of improving plant performance and fostering a culture of professional engineering and proactive improvement.

What You'll Do:

Service and repair equipment, mechanical and electrical, fitting spares and carrying out quality inspections across the facility, planned preventative maintenance.
Check and calibrate instruments to ensure they are accurate.
Respond to machine/equipment breakdowns immediately.
Implement improvement projects and track in terms of delivery, timeliness and cost.
Ensure timely repair of simple breakdowns, assist with root cause identification and solutions put in place to prevent repeated failures.
Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental good engineering practice standards are maintained.
Comply with all factory standards & procedures.
Accurately complete all engineering-related paperwork & documentation for all projects and activities.






Who You Are:

• A seasoned Engineer with hands-on experience, ideally within the Food Manufacturing sector, supported by qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical fields (BTEC or similar)
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving a variety of equipment issues, with a broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, and Electrical.
• A staunch advocate for safety, experienced in risk assessment and managing safe working practices, particularly with high-hazard equipment.
• An outstanding communicator and leader who can prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and elevate the technical skills of others.

Desirable:

• Refrigeration/ Steam Boiler Experience Knowledge of statutory compliance, especially in high-risk utilities, and adept at using CMMS/ Shire

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical expertise: Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or similar.
• Certified in 17th/ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Basic Food Hygiene.

Your Impact:

• You embody health & safety, demonstrating the company's core values with unstoppable positivity.
• Always customer-focused, ready to assist and guide.

Join a Company Recognised for Its Commitment to Excellence and Quality. Apply now through K.A.G. Recruitment and begin your transformative journey!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Branston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£45,000 Per Month

Published at

26-06-2026

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