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 At Aspion, our core values are built around transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and protecting your privacy. Our policies have been updated in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data. These can be viewed on our website