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 plant
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
- Minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
- Support the night production team to meet quality, safety and performance targets
- Assist with installations, modifications and commissioning
- Keep accurate maintenance records and work orders
- Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Monitor critical spares, maintain good housekeeping and comply with Health & Safety standards
About you
- Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Confident working independently on nights as part of a small team
- Proactive, flexible and keen to develop multi-skilled capabilities
What’s on offer
- £60,846 per annum plus enhanced overtime
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Night Shift Engineer (Multi-Skilled) in Somerset employer: Manucomm
At Wincanton, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. As a Site Technical Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while leading a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Our commitment to employee growth and development, coupled with a strong focus on food safety and quality, makes Wincanton a rewarding place to advance your career.
