Job Description:

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift

Location

Central Manchester, UK
(On-site role)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent
Shift pattern: 6pm-6am, 4 days per week - may include weekend shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary: £40,000-£48,000 per annum

• Pension: Auto-enrolled with NEST

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually (including bank holidays)

• Laptop: Provided

• Parking: Free onsite parking

• Other: Opportunity to work with a long-established local bakery known for its commitment to quality and community

Role Summary

We’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.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on bakery production machinery including mixers, ovens, conveyors, and packaging lines

• Rapidly respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns and faults

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply effective solutions

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work and updates in compliance with food safety standards

• Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and operational efficiency

• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and hygiene protocols

• Collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams during handovers and day-to-day operations

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment

• Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on ability in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance

• Understanding of health, safety and food hygiene standards

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during shifts

Desirable:

• Experience working with bakery or FMCG production equipment

• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and pneumatic/hydraulic systems

• Experience with CMMS systems or digital maintenance reporting tools

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and high-performing workplace

• Willingness to adapt and contribute to a fast-paced production environment