Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

An established, high‑performing manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its night shift engineering team.

This is a hands‑on role supporting the smooth operation of electro‑mechanical processing and packaging machinery. You'll play a critical part in ensuring production uptime, equipment reliability, and the highest standards of safety and quality during night operations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment
Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify mechanical, electrical and control system faults to minimise downtime
Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support continuous improvement activities
Work closely with Production and Line Leaders to maintain efficient line performance
Accurately record maintenance activity, breakdowns and PPMs within the CMMS
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and site procedures at all times
Support and lead equipment improvements and small engineering projects
Participate in effective shift handovers and technical communication across teams

Skills & Experience Required

Time‑served apprentice or equivalent engineering background
Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC / BTEC (or equivalent) in Engineering or Maintenance
Experience working with processing and packaging machinery
Working knowledge of PLC fault finding, inspection camera systems, inverters, servo and DC drives
Experience working with voltages from 415V to 24VDC
Familiarity with 18th Edition wiring regulations (desirable)
Previous maintenance experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, medical device or similar regulated industry advantageous)
Confident working both independently and as part of a night shift team

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed