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Night Shift Engineer

Job in Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listing for: Zest
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cambridgeshire

Night Shift Engineer

Salary: c.£60,000 + overtime + benefits Shift Pattern:
Permanent nights Commutable from:
Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough, Cambridge, St Ives

Our client is a large, well-established FMCG business supplying major retailers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Night Shift Engineer to their engineering team.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of high-speed production and processing equipment
Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
Work closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety standards
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity

What We're Looking For

A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent apprenticeship)
Multi-skilled engineering background, electrical bias preferred but not essential

Experience with in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similarly fast-paced production environment
Willingness to work permanent nights
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

Salary of c.£60,000 depending on experience
Overtime opportunities
Additional company benefits
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business

If you're an experienced Engineer looking for a new challenge with a leading FMCG manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation or contact Oli at (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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