Night Shift Maintenance Engineer in Manchester

Job Description

Job Title\n\nMaintenance Engineer – Night Shift\n\nLocation\n\nCentral Manchester, UK\n(On-site role)\n\nEmployment Type\n\nFull-Time, Permanent\nShift pattern: 6pm-6am, 4 days per week - may include weekend shifts.\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\n * \n\n Base salary: £45,000/£46,000 per annum\n\n * \n\n Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST\n\n * \n\n Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)\n\n * \n\n Laptop: Provided\n\n * \n\n Parking: Free onsite parking\n\n * \n\n Other: Opportunity to work with a long-established local bakery known for its commitment to quality and community\n\nRole Summary\n\nWe’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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines\n\n * \n\n Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults\n\n * \n\n Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions\n\n * \n\n Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards\n\n * \n\n Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency\n\n * \n\n Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols\n\n * \n\n Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEssential:\n\n * \n\n Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering\n\n * \n\n Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment\n\n * \n\n Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance\n\n * \n\n Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards\n\n * \n\n Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts\n\nDesirable:\n\n * \n\n Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems\n\n * \n\n Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\n * \n\n Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach\n\n * \n\n Strong communication and teamwork skills\n\n * \n\n Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace\n\n * \n\n Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment