Mechanical Engineer (Nights)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Nights)
Location: Wirral
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing

Are you a mechanically biased Engineer that enjoys working a night shift and would welcome a 4-day working week?

Are you used to working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within bottling or aerosol manufacturing?

Are you happy being the Lead Engineer on shift, responsible for breakdowns, when necessary, whilst also being passionate about efficiencies and continuous improvement?

If so, this role may be for you! Aspion Engineering are partnered with a well-established FMCG business based on the Wirral that, due to customer demand and continued growth, are expanding their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanically biased Engineer looking to take ownership on shift within a fast-paced production environment.

The business can offer some strong growth and development, and they offer strong investment into the site, and the chance to play a key role across production performance and engineering reliability.

Package

4-day working week / Monday to Thursday 10pm – 8am
Night shift position
16-month guaranteed contract with view to go permanent 
£50,000 - £53,000 depending on experience (Overtimes available not guaranteed)
Pension scheme
Training & development opportunities
On-site parking
Key Responsibilities

Act as the Lead Engineer on the night shift supporting production operations
Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and site equipment
Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimise downtime
Fault find across mechanical, pneumatic, and production systems
Support continuous improvement and engineering efficiency projects
Work closely with production teams to ensure targets and KPIs are achieved
Assist with machine changeovers and line optimisation
Ensure engineering standards and health & safety procedures are maintained at all times
Update maintenance systems and complete engineering documentation accurately
Requirements

Mechanically biased Engineer with a minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
Strong background within FMCG, bottling, aerosol, or fast-paced manufacturing environments
Strong pneumatics experience is essential
Experience fault finding and working on high-speed production machinery
System savvy and confident using maintenance systems / CMMS
Comfortable leading on shift and making decisions independently
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
A proactive and hands-on approach to engineering support
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to (url removed), or alternatively submit your application via the link below.

Jasmine Williams – Commercial Director
ASPLIV

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