Night Engineer

Job ID: 2537Location: Peterborough, CambridgeshireType: PermanentSalary: 55,000Posted: 2026-01-27Valid through: 2027-01-27Engineering

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Peterborough
Permanent
55,000 Night Engineer Local to Peterborough, Spalding, Bourne, Corby Up to 55,000 A permanent night shift role on a site that’s expanding, investing, and strengthening its engineering function year on year. We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a growing manufacturing site that’s investing heavily in new machinery, new lines, and site expansion. This is a permanent night shift role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working on modern equipment. You’ll be confident electrically and mechanically, comfortable fault-finding under pressure, and proactive in keeping the site running safely and efficiently. What’s On Offer Strong pension scheme Overtime paid at x1.5
Permanent, stable night shift
Ongoing investment in the site, machinery, and automation
A business that’s growing, modernising, and strengthening year on year
Long-term security with opportunities to develop as the site expands
Ongoing training and development on offer. The Role As part of the on-site engineering team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of Food Manufacturing equipment, covering:
Breakdown response and fault finding
Planned and preventative maintenance
Machine servicing and improvement projects
Installation and commissioning of new equipment You’ll work both independently and alongside others, liaising closely with production to minimise downtime. Key Responsibilities
Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance in line with the PPM schedule
Diagnose faults and complete effective breakdown repairs
Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and lines
Liaise with production teams to reduce downtime and support on improvement projects
Supervise and support external contractors on site What We’re Looking For NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
History within Food/Manufacturing/FMCG industries. xwzovoh Interested? If you’re looking for a stable night shift, strong benefits, and the chance to work on modern, expanding manufacturing lines, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more about the role and the site Apply hereSearch for a job