Multi-Skilled Engineer (Nights) Location: Bishops Stortford

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Shift: 4 on / 4 off 7pm to 7am Permanent Role If youre an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, this is a role where youll genuinely make an impact. This isnt just about keeping machines running. Its about driving performance, improving reliability, and playing a key role in how a modern manufacturing site operates. The Opportunity Youll be part of a highly capable engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving a busy FMCG production site. Working nights, youll take ownership of breakdown response, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement activities. Youll be trusted to work with autonomy, solve problems quickly, and contribute to overall site performance. What Youll Be Doing Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) with a proactive mindset Diagnosing faults across electrical and mechanical systems Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across machinery and site performance Driving plant uptime and contributing to OEE improvements Completing repairs during production in a safe and efficient manner Maintaining accurate engineering logs and work orders Supporting contractor activity and liaising with external suppliers Ensuring compliance with health & safety, GMP, and hygiene standards Working closely with production teams to maintain strong communication and performance What Were Looking For Minimum 3 years experience in an FMCG or food production environment Multi-skilled engineer with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in engineering Completed engineering apprenticeship Electrical qualification (16th or 17th Edition minimum) Strong fault-finding and breakdown analysis capability Experience working in fast-paced production environments Comfortable working independently on nights Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach Experience with CMMS systems and general IT literacy Food, xehkeey chilled, or frozen environment experience is highly desirable What Makes This Role Stand Out Genuine autonomy on shift trusted to make decisions A site that values engineering input, not just reactive maintenance Opportunity to drive improvements, not just maintain status quo Strong collaboration between engineering and production A business committed to continuous improvement and investment The Fit This role suits an engineer who: Takes ownership and responsibility on shift Enjoys problem-solving under pressure Wants to be part of a team that improves, not just reacts Is proactive, practical, and driven to make things better