Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Title\nMaintenance Engineer – Night Shift\nLocation\nCentral Manchester, UK\n(On-site role)\nEmployment Type\nFull-Time, Permanent\nShift pattern: 6pm-6am, 4 days per week - may include weekend shifts.\nSalary & Benefits\n * \n Base salary: £40,000-£48,000 per annum\n * \n Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST\n * \n Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)\n * \n Laptop: Provided\n * \n Parking: Free onsite parking\n * \n Other: Opportunity to work with a long-established local bakery known for its commitment to quality and community\nRole Summary\nWe’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Manchester. You’ll ensure production machinery is maintained, repaired, and running efficiently to minimise downtime across a busy baking and packaging operation.\nKey Responsibilities\n * \n Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines\n * \n Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults\n * \n Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions\n * \n Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards\n * \n Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency\n * \n Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols\n * \n Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations\nSkills & Experience\nEssential:\n * \n Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering\n * \n Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment\n * \n Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance\n * \n Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards\n * \n Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts\nDesirable:\n * \n Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment\n * \n Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems\n * \n Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools\nPersonal Attributes\n * \n Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach\n * \n Strong communication and teamwork skills\n * \n Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace\n * \n Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment