Night Shift Multi-Skilled Engineer

My client are a leading manufacturer and supplier of packaging based in Cambridgeshire.

As a privately owned business, they have grown quickly over the last 10 years and continue to be a major supplier of cardboard to a wide range of customers across the UK.

As an Electrical-Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer on the Night Shift, your role will be to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns across the manufacturing facility, working closely with other departments on various projects and process improvements.

• Leading electrical fault finding on machinery, control panels, sensors, and drives
• Supporting mechanical maintenance including conveyors, bearings, belts, and gearboxes
• Identifying and implementing improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
• Conducting site assessments and recommending remedial actions
• Minimising downtime and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of equipment when required
• Supporting general site/building maintenance when required, with shop floor machinery as the main priority

Ideally you will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a fast‑paced manufacturing or FMCG environment. You will need to be strongly electrically biased (60% electrical / 40% mechanical) and ideally have experience working with packaging or automated machinery.

In terms of qualifications, you will need to be NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline, apprentice trained or possess equivalent vocational experience. 18th Edition qualification is preferred, but not essential.

As an engineer, you will possess strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, have a proactive, reliable, and hands‑on approach and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Sunday to Wednesday: 10pm – 6am

Thursday: 10pm – 5am

Overtime is paid at 1.5x.

Salary starts at around £47,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include 24 days + bank holidays, a sick pay scheme, life insurance, a personal pension scheme and relevant training. The company operates a profit‑related bonus scheme eligible to all full‑time employees.